Tatyana Barinova

My artistic practice is grounded in contemplation — a careful observation of color, light, and the rhythms of the surrounding world. Everything around my home becomes a source of inspiration: natural forms, urban environment, architecture, landscapes, flowers, insects — all manifestations of an inherent harmony of existence.

Working primarily with oil on canvas, I seek to convey this sense of harmony by reducing visual noise and focusing on the interaction of color, light, and rhythm. An essential part of my process is the search for a precise painterly balance, where simple natural forms unfold through the expressiveness of the medium and a free, sometimes bold manner of execution.

At the same time, the act of painting often brings forward personal memories — of my past, my family, and close ones. These emotions subtly transform into the “characters” of my works, most often embodied in flowers and butterflies. They become living presences, warm and genuine, interwoven into the fabric of the painting and continuing their journey within the canvas.

In 1994, he graduated from Almaty State University named after Abai with a degree in Fine Arts and Drawing

Personal exhibitions:
2027 - preparation for a solo exhibition at the A. Kasteev National Museum of Art, Almaty 2012 – solo exhibition at the ART SAMAL Gallery (Almaty) curated by Ermek Zhangeldin 2004 - solo exhibition: "Return..." (Center. Exhibition hall, Almaty). 1997 – first solo exhibition: "There is a golden city under the blue sky" (exhibition hall, Kostanay).
Group exhibitions:
2026 - competition within the framework of the annual Aiel Tizginde project and the exhibition of the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Aiel Tizginde" ("The Woman at the helm") Astana ( Kazakhstan ) 2024 is a joint project with E. Prisich exhibition at 22A Kasym Amanzholova St., Astana, LM KULANSHI ART Gallery curated by L. B. Mahat. 2017 – participated in the international exhibition ARTDALA (EXPO Astana, National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan) curator Baturina O...