"Rada" Painting

Xenia Beliayeva – Sound, Image, Presence

Between sonic landscapes and expressive painting, I navigate effortlessly between club culture and visual art. Born in Moscow, I emigrated to Germany with my mother in 1988 and began my creative path in 1997, working with photographer Peter Böttcher. My musical journey started at the opening night of the ZKM Karlsruhe as the opener DJ for Kraftwerk, alongside Laurent Garnier. After a brief stint in music television at Viva, I moved to Hamburg where I spent many years as A&R for the legendary cult label Ladomat 2000.

Since then, I have been involved in numerous projects — solo and collaborative, on stages and in studios, mixing music, art, and concept in an ever-evolving flow.

On Saatchi Art, I mainly present my Black Waves series — a monochrome exploration of my love for darkness. I delve into the depth and character of black: its richness, texture, and the subtle interplay with light. Like fine wines, each black has its own nuances. I blend a vast collection of black tones to create layered compositions that reveal contrast, movement, and shifting intensity. Occasionally, I also explore excursions into colorful realms.

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