Volha Belevets

I am a professional contemporary artist living and working in the Canary Islands.

I was born in Minsk, Belarus. After earning a degree in architecture, I worked as an architect and designer for many years. In 2016, I moved to the island of Tenerife and fully dedicated myself to painting.

I actively participate in international art competitions and projects, which I believe are great incentives for creativity and self-development. My work has been exhibited in Italy, Spain, the United States, Indonesia, India and South Africa, and I have received multiple awards for my participation.
What I Do
My work explores the tension between oversaturation and clarity. Sometimes, objects disappear from my paintings, leaving only lines, color spots, emotions, and energy. At other times, an object's form becomes the focus, expressed boldly and hyperbolically through the same tools.

How I Work
I paint in an expressive and impulsive manner, capturing strong emotions without delay. My process is fast and concentrated, blending structure with chaos to reflect my character and attitude toward life.

My Technique
I use a multi-layered approach, building structural compositions with large color spots and refining them with dynamic lines and graphic e...

Education

1999 - 2000 Postgraduate study at the Belarusian State Polytechnic Academy (Advertising and Architecture).
1990 - 1996 Study at the Belarusian State Polytechnic Academy. Architecture facuilty.

2024 Solo exibition "Canary streets" , Icod de Los Vinos, Tenerife, Spain
2022 Solo exhibition “Lava & mar”, Military History and Culture Center of The Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
2021 Participant Festival “FabrianoInAquarello 2021”, Fabriano, Italy.
2021 Solo exhibition “Canary streets”, Military History and Culture Center of The Canary Islands, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
2020 Personal exhibition “THE FREEDOM OF THE IMMENSE SEA” Expirience Center BAOBAB Suites, Tenerife, Spain.
2020 International Exhibition "El Carnaval Chicharrero", La Recova Art Center, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
2020 International exhibition "Atlantic Fusion" "Artistic Collective TACANDE ART,
Castillo San Felipe, Puerto de La Cruz, Spain.
2019 Festival Participant “1-Olimpiart 2019” Indira Gandhi National Center of Arts, India.
2019 International Exhibition Artistic Collective TACANDE ART, Museum of History ...