Yulia Pustoshkina

Yulia Pustoshkina is a third-generation artist living and working in Sydney, Australia. Growing up in a creatively vibrant family deeply engaged in the arts profoundly shaped her artistic journey. Her father, who also served as her art teacher, was her most significant influence. Under his mentorship, Yulia developed strong foundational skills in drawing, painting, composition, and, most importantly, the art of allowing imagination to flow freely.

Yulia’s artistic style is rooted in her European heritage and enriched by her experience working with miniature paintings, commonly found in folklore traditions. Over the years, she has translated this intricate level of detail to larger canvases, creating a signature style she calls Folkloric Surrealism. Her works are characterised by anthropomorphic characters, each piece unfolding a visual narrative. Rather than imposing a fixed meaning, Yulia invites viewers to form their own interpretations of her work.

The artist’s deep love for animals is evident in every painting. Her work also reflects a continual search for universal truths and hidden wisdoms, often exploring themes of the unknown and mystical forces. Many of her characters appear to be on a journey—mirroring the artist’s own ...

Art School, Petrozavodsk, Russia. Classes in Painting, Drawing, Composition, Sculpture and History of Arts.

QANTM College, Sydney, Australia. Bachelor in Multimedia and Graphic Design.

Solo shows:

2025 "AS ABOVE, SO BELOW" mini solo exhibition Corey Helford gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

2024 "MATING SEASON" solo exhibition m2 gallery, Sydney.

2023 "BOUND BY NATURE" mini solo exhibition Corey Helford gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

2023 "WHITE RABBIT - BLACK CAT" solo exhibition m2 gallery, Sydney.

2022 "MY ANIMALS AND I" solo exhibition m2 gallery, Sydney.

2019 "ENCHANTED WOODS" solo exhibition m2 gallery, Sydney.

2019 "FACE ME, I'LL TALK" solo exhibition @ Gallery One88, Katoomba, NSW.

2018 "EARTHLY DELIGHTS" solo exhibition @ m2gallery, Sydney.

2018 '"AWAY FROM HOME" solo exhibition @ residence of Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Australia, Canberra.

2018 "IMAGINE AS IF..." solo exhibition @ m2Gallery, Surry Hills, Sydney.

2016 "GELATO IN JULY" solo exhibition @ Bondi Pavilion Gallery, Bondi Beach.


Selected group shows:

2025 BEYOND TIDES IV Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, US

2025 WAIT FOR THE MOON III Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, US​

2024 WHERE MAGIC LIES... Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, US

2024 KIRBY VISION Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, US

2024 CARE BEARS FOREVER Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, US

2024 ART COLLECTO...