Galina Sviridenko

Galina Sviridenko is a contemporary artist specializing in oil painting with a focus on abstract figurative impressionism. Her work is an exploration of human emotion and the vibrant energy of nature, often merging realistic subjects with expressive, atmospheric backgrounds.
Over the past decade, she has developed a distinctive style characterized by bold impasto textures and a spontaneous "alla prima" approach. While portraits remain her primary passion, her landscapes—inspired by her travels to places like Tuscany—reflect the same emotional depth and improvisational spirit. Galina’s paintings are held in private collections worldwide, including Latvia, Italy, Germany, and beyond.

"In my work, I explore the dialogue between the seen and the felt. Using the expressive freedom of the 'alla prima' technique and rich impasto textures, I aim to capture the fleeting 'condition' of a moment—whether it is the emotional depth of a portrait or the fresh atmosphere of a Tuscan landscape in early spring. My process is an intuitive improvisation where color and gesture translate the energy of the world onto the canvas, inviting the viewer to feel the vibration of life within the frame."

Art Studio "Zimulis un Ota", Riga — Advanced Studies in Oil Painting and Composition, 2014 – Present.

Private Mentorship — Intensive training under professional academic artists, focusing on portraiture and impressionist landscape techniques.

Specialized Fine Art Masterclasses — Focus on "alla prima" and impasto oil painting methods.

2008 - 2010 BSA University, Riga
Degree: Professional Master in Business Management and Administration.

2003 - 2007 BSA University, Riga
Study program: Business, Financial Management

Galina has been participating in annual Zimulis un Ota gallery exhibitions in Riga, Latvia, since 2014.