"Adeline" Painting

Polina Te is a figurative oil painter working in the field of romantic realism and contemporary symbolism. Her practice explores themes of femininity, emotional restraint, inner silence, and the fragile connection between the human figure and nature. Born in 1990 in Votkinsk, Russia, Polina Te received early formal training in fine arts, completing a five-year art school program focused on drawing, painting, and composition. She later earned a degree in Arts and Crafts and Interior Design from Udmurt State University, where she studied academic drawing and painting, sculpture, color theory, decorative arts, and architectural design. This academic foundation continues to inform her sense of harmony, structure, and visual balance. Working primarily with oil on canvas, Polina Te favors layered surfaces, soft transitions of color, and a restrained, tactile approach to brushwork. Her paintings often depict symbolic female figures intertwined with floral and natural elements, emphasizing moments of stillness, vulnerability, and quiet strength rather than explicit narrative. In 2025, Polina Te participated in major international art fairs, including Art Ankara and Art Nouva 2025, where her works were successfully sold to private collectors. These exhibitions marked a significant step in the development of her professional career and growing international presence. She is currently preparing new bodies of work for upcoming editions of Art Ankara and World Art Dubai 2026, continuing to expand her exploration of figurative symbolism and emotional depth within a contemporary context. Polina Te currently lives and works in Abu Dhabi, UAE