Islaa Black

For me, art is all about interconnections - the way the world reflects itself in a person, shaped by their emotions and experiences, and how that person, in turn, reflects the world back. This endless loop of connections resonates deeply, touching unseen strings of the soul within each of us. To me, art begins with a gaze, an exchange of eyes, before it transforms into an image. This is why I am so drawn to portraits- they capture those silent exchanges, those stories too profound for words to express.

I was born in Siberia and grew up in Moscow until the age of 11, when I moved to France. Since then, I have lived in several cities across France and Italy, including Florence, always exploring and discovering new possibilities. Eventually, my passion led me to Strasbourg, where I trained in digital illustration. That experience became the true starting point of my artistic journey and the realization of my dreams.

Digital illustration, Strasbourg, France

- Art Collect Gallery, Act IV, Espace 22, Monaco.