Valentina Yefimova

From the banks of the Danube in Ukraine to the heart of New York, my path has always been guided by color, form, and emotion.
Trained in design and fashion, I now translate that vision into painting.
In my work, I create a dialogue between past and present, sound and sight, humanity and nature. Each piece reflects my personal journey, synthesizing the diverse influences that shape my creative identity.
Every phase of my life as an artist has contributed to the development of my artistic voice, allowing me to create works that resonate on both personal and universal levels.
My practice is formed by the great Masters: Botticelli for his portrayal of feminine grace, Renoir for his expression of sensuality, John Singer Sargent for his vibrant approach to portraiture, Claude Monet for his exploration of light, and Gustav Klimt, along with contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer. for use of gold.
These influences come together in my multimedia paintings, created using acrylic and oil paint, molding paste, and gold leaf.
Through my work, I seek to convey the profound connection between humanity and the environment, inviting viewers to experience both the beauty and fragility of the world around us.

Associate degree in Fine Art, FIT, NY
Associate degree in Fashion, City College in Ukraine

"Apples & Arts " festival group exhibition, BVAC, Babylon, NY, 2026
"Form of Essence" Huntington Arts Council gallery NY, 2026
"BACCA group exhibition" Babylon Citizens Council of Art, NY, 2026
"MoMA" Museum of Miniature Art by BACCA, NY 2025
"MoMA - Orange" Museum of Miniature Art by BCCA, Babylon Citizens Council of Arts, NY, 2025
Pop-Up Art Exibition at West Park, NY NY, 2025
"Artist Closeup" magazine, 2024
"The 26th Annual Community Art Jam" in Hudson Guilt Eliot Center, NY NY 2024