Aleksandra Cherepanova

Painter | Based in New York and New Jersey

Aleksandra Cherepanova is a full-time painter with over two decades of international exhibition experience. She earned her MFA in painting from Natalia Nesterova Academy of Painting in 2007. Since 2000, she has participated in solo and group shows in New York, Miami, Zurich, Rome, Moscow, and across Europe and Asia. Aleksandra’s paintings are held in museum and private collections worldwide, including Muzeul Judetean de Arta Prahova (Romania), Saltykovka Local History Museum (Russia), and museums in Crimea. She is a multiple prize winner at Russian, European, and Asian art competitions, and has served as a juror in numerous international exhibitions.

Currently based in USA, she regularly exhibits at Solas Studio and other venues. In addition to painting, Aleksandra produces a YouTube video series covering the contemporary NYC art scene.

Artistic Statement

I create large-scale contemporary paintings that explore the complex role of women in modern society. My work delves into themes of femininity, family dynamics, societal expectations, and the workplace, often through the lens of nudes and erotica. I believe that art has the power to inspire and evoke positive energy, and I approach ea...

MFA in Painting, Natalia Nesterova Academy of Painting, 2007

Solo Exhibitions

2025 — Mermaid Party, Solo Exhibition, Solas Studio, New York, NY

2022 — Your Feelings Matter!, Solo Exhibition, Solas Studio, New York, NY

2018 — Study of the Subconscious (gnulism style), Gallery Romanov Dvor, Moscow

2014 — About the Crimea, Galerie Serge, Moscow

2013 — Border Assault, Galerie Serge, Moscow

2010 — Paintings, Exhibition Hall of Moscow Union of Artists, Starosadsky, Moscow

2007 — Solo Exhibition of Abstract Paintings, Saltykovka Culture Center, Russia

2007 — Graphic Arts Dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, Saltykovka Culture Center, Russia

2006 — Landscapes of Saltykovka, Saltykovka Culture Center, Russia

Group Exhibitions (Selected)

2021–2024 — Solas Studio recurring exhibitions, New York

2023 — ARTBOX EXPO, Soho, New York; Casa Mezcal Gallery, New York; Mellow Soho

2022 — Venice Biennale (Artbox Project Venezia), ARTBOX Zurich 4.0, O'Flaherty's NYC

2021 — Rome (Coca Project), ArtSteps, Solas Studio

2020 — Artbox Zurich, planned Barcelona exhibition

2019 — Zurich Artbox Project, Miramas City (France)

2018 — Artbox NYC at Stricoff Gallery, Group Show at Romanov Dvor

2016–2017 — Art Basel Miami, multiple fairs

2002–2015 — Moscow House of Artists, Central House of Artists (CHA), ...