Starlight over a snowy forest. Painting

Lara Wasiljewa (b. 1973) is a contemporary seascape painter whose work explores the luminous tension between silence and movement, air and light, memory and eternity. Born in Ukraine and based in Poland, she has developed a highly distinctive visual language that bridges classical painting and timeless collecting. Although not born by the sea, Wasiljewa returned to it again and again throughout her life. From early childhood, she made repeated journeys to the coast, forming a deep visual memory of the sea’s moods, light, and infinite horizon. This connection became the foundation of her artistic identity — rooted in visual intelligence, compositional clarity, and a refined sensitivity to the atmosphere of nature. Her works are created in oil on canvas, using traditional glazing techniques and nuanced tonal transitions inspired by academic realism. At the same time, her paintings possess a uniquely contemporary voice — one of restraint, clarity, and timeless presence. This fusion of classical depth and modern precision has become her signature. In 2024, her work was officially certified and valued by Akoun (France) through Artmajeur, confirming her presence in the European art market and positioning her as an artist of long-term interest to collectors and curators. Her seascapes are held in private collections across New York, Geneva, London, Paris, Vienna, Dubai and beyond. Wasiljewa is increasingly recognized by art dealers and cultural advisors as a bridge between academic mastery and enduring cultural legacy. Her paintings are created not for passing trends, but to live within collections that endure across generations. “The sea is not an object — it is living silence. The light upon water is not reflection — it is presence.” — Lara Wasiljewa