Natalia Montonen

Artist’s Statement
My art tries to go deeper than the surface and to depict states of mind, to evoke emotions. Through abstraction, I create mental views that bring life to the viewer, with its power I try to describe people's experiences of success, passion, success, everyday life, love, and nice moments.
Biography
Born in 1965 in Leningrad. First education: engineer-economist. Emigrated to Finland. After moving to Finland she mastered many professions, worked as a cook, logistician, was involved in social activities, ran for deputy. From 2011 to 2015, she studied fine art and photography at Saimaa University of Applied Sciences. Her dissertation is devoted to the study of immigrant identity. In 2015, she additionally attended the course "Monumental and Public Art" at Saimaa University of Applied Sciences. Currently she lives in Imatra and works as a dental assistant.
Exhibitions
2015 Imatra, Level Up, exhibition of artists graduating from Saimaa University of Applied Sciences, Imatra Art Museum
2015 Imatra, Anniversary rings, 80th anniversary of Stora Enso's Kaukopää factory
2014 Lappeenranta, New Winds, Saimaa University of Applied Sciences Skinnarila Campus
2014 Imatra, Taidekoski exhibition
2013 Pyhtää, Stockfors Art Fair 2013
2012 Pyhtää, Stockfors Art Fair 2012
2012 Imatra, Group exhibition of Saimaa University of Applied Sciences and Tartu Art School, Culture Centre Virta

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203 cm Wood Buckthorn / Mixed technique Sold

175 cm Wood Buckthorn / Mixed technique Sold

130 x 210 cm Canvas / Oil painting Sold

70 x 70 cm Canvas / Oil painting €300.00