Darya Kovtun

Darya Kovtun is a contemporary artist blending textured abstraction and emotional realism. She explores the quiet beauty of memory, nature, and inner journeys.

Darya Kovtun is a contemporary artist whose work explores the emotional landscapes of memory, belonging, and inner journeys.

Originally from Belarus and now based in Israel, she brings a rich, multilayered perspective to her practice. Darya completed a professional course in Interior Art at the "Individuum" Art School under Lyudmila Lipovskaya, where she deepened her expertise in textural techniques and acrylic painting for contemporary spaces.

Her art captures the quiet poetry of urban life — rain-soaked streets, illuminated windows, and fleeting moments of connection. Working primarily with acrylics and texture paste, she creates layered, tactile surfaces that invite not only visual engagement but also a physical, sensory experience. Her pieces combine elements of contemporary impressionism and emotional realism, offering viewers an intimate exploration of solitude, resilience, and hope.

Expanding her creative practice, Darya recently developed the "Songs of the Mountains" series — a contemplative exploration of natural landscapes, capturing the silent emotional voices...

Professional Course in Interior Art
"Individuum" Art School, Russia
Focus: Textural Techniques, Acrylic Painting for Interiors
Completed: February 2025

2025 – Art Action "Daniela", Center for Arts for New Immigrants, Petah Tikva, Israel.
(Group exhibition dedicated to the safe return of hostages from Gaza. Three paintings by Darya Rayeva were presented, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and emotional journeys.)
2025 – "Dialogue of Land and Water" Contemporary Exhibition, Center for Arts for New Immigrants, Petah Tikva, Israel.
(Ongoing group exhibition focused on the meeting of two natural elements — land and water. Darya Rayeva's work "At Sunset" is featured, reflecting the quiet encounter between strength and fluidity.)