"Shopping list 1" Painting

KMST [ké-mist] is an international
contemporary artist working within
a self-defined visual system based
on the authorial formula KMST [core].
His artistic language is built
on a synthesis of abstract art, pop art,
and graffiti, combined in varying
proportions to create a distinctive
and cohesive visual structure.
His work explores the tension between chaos and control, transforming
visual noise into a structured artistic system. Working primarily
with acrylic, spray paint, and oil pastels, the artist constructs
multilayered surfaces with pronounced textural depth and contrast,
KMST ’s practice is centered on density, rhythm, and the internal
tension of composition.
Born in 1992 in Moscow, his career began in London, where his works
gained international exposure. Over time, his studios have been based
in various cities, shaping the global context of his practice.
He is a resident artist of the online gallery Saatchi Art.
KMST ’s works have been presented in international exhibitions
and are held in private collections in Moscow, Vienna, New York,
London, France, Mexico, Serbia, and Turkey. His work has also been
featured across major media platforms, in magazines,
and on television.