Lot 183 - Svetlana Kornilova - The Look

Acrylic on paper
2024
A6 (10x15cm)
Original Artwork
Signed on Verso
Curated by Art on a Postcard

About
Svetlana Kornilova, a professional artist, explores themes of childhood, the complexities of modern life, and the fleeting nature of existence, creating works that resonate on a profound emotional level.

As the winner of the Art Competition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery in 2024, her painting, ‘Make Your Choice,’ is on display at the Dulwich Picture Gallery until January 2025.

An internationally recognized artist, Svetlana has exhibited in prominent galleries worldwide, including Gagliardi Gallery (UK), Metropolitan Pavilion (USA), and Mall Galleries (UK).

A member of the Society of Women Artists, she is also a prize-winner in prestigious competitions such as the London Art Biennale and Society of Women Artists. Her works are held in private collections across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

Education
2015
Professional Development Course, St. Petersburg State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, St. Petersburg, Russia

2014
Moscow State University of Art and Industry. Stroganov (Department of Monumental and Decorative Painting), Moscow, Russia

2013
Summer School Program for Drawing and Painting, St. Petersburg State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, Moscow, Russia

1992-1996
Art School, Dmitrov, Moscow Region, Russia

Solo Exhibitions
2024
Never-ending Fairy Tale, Dulwich Social Hall, London, UK

2022
The Secret Garden, Curator Elina Gritchina, House-Museum of Marina Tsvetaeva, Moscow, Russia

2019
The Tale of the Main Thing, Community and Sports Center at Rosinka Residences, Moscow Region, Russia

2016
The Wide-Open Window, Memorial Estate "Dmitrovsky Kremlin," Moscow Region, Dmitov, Russia
Cities by the Sea, Cultural Center of Liudviko Rezos, Juodkrante, Lithuania

Group Exhibitions
2024
Dulwich Picture Gallery, permanent exposition as a winner of the Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery competition, London, UK
Visual Arts Scotland 'Now and Then,' Dalkeith Palace, Edinburgh, UK
SWA Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, UK

2023
English Riviera Winter Open, Artizan Gallery, Torquay, UK
Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, UK
SWA Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, UK

2022
London Biennale: Masterpiece, Gagliardi Gallery, London, UK
Royal Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London, UK

2021
London Art Biennale, 5th Edition, Chelsea Old Town Hall, London, UK

2019
Affordable Art Fair NYC, Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC, USA

Awards
2024
Winner, 70th anniversary of the Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery
Winners Artists of the Season, 3rd Place, Art from Heart UK, Spring 2024

2023
Selected by Arts to Hearts project for the book “100 Emerging Artworks: Women’s Edition 2023”

2021
London Art Biennale 2021, 2 notifications in “Others Award” category

Gallery Representation
Lysenko Gallery, London, UK
Art Gallery "U Jaksy," Miechow, Poland

Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork
The postcards submitted for the project are a part of my Fairy-tale series. It invites viewers into an enchanting imaginary world—a blend of whimsical narratives for children and thought-provoking stories for grown-ups.