Yana Dmitrieva

Yana Dmitrieva is a professional contemporary artist exploring emotions, fears, and the human struggle for self-identity and self-expression. Born in Russia, in 1981, she now lives and works in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. A graduate of the New Altai State School of Art and the Altai State Institute of Culture, she began her career in furniture design, later transitioning to freelance work in interior and object design. Over the years, she built a team of skilled professionals, completing ambitious projects for global clients, including custom furniture and curated artworks for interior spaces. In 2022, Yana relocated to Europe, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter. A period of personal and global upheaval became the catalyst for her artistic evolution. Creativity has been her therapy and lifeline, while the interplay between external circumstances and inner conflicts has emerged as a central theme in her art. Yana’s practice spans a variety of mediums, with a preference for oil on canvas due to its depth, longevity, and the creative satisfaction it sparks in her. She also works with colored pencils and graphite, techniques that encourage introspection and are well-suited for exploring complex ideas.

Selected Exhibitions: 2025 “27th Herceg Novi Fine Art” "Mirko Komnenović City Museum and Josip Bepo Benković Gallery“ Herceg Novi, Montenegro 2025 The Degree Of Presence, Virtual Solo-Show Presented Artseeker Gallery New York, United States 2025 WATERCOLOR GOLDEN BRUSH, 2Nd Annual International Watercolor Virtual Exhibition-Competition, France 2024 “26th Herceg Novi fine art” "Mirko Komnenović City Museum and Josip Bepo Benković Gallery“ Herceg Novi, Montenegro 2023 “Wake up in Montenegro” Self-organized exhibition by a community of Russian artists, Budva, Montenegro 2023 “25th Herceg Novi fine art” "Mirko Komnenović City Museum and Josip Bepo Benković Gallery“ Herceg Novi, Montenegro

2025 The Museum of Modern Art online course: What is Contemporary Art 2024 The Museum of Modern Art online course: Modern Art & Ideas 2024 GET ART FIT School ART BOOST residency 2002- 2004 “Folk Artistic Culture”, Faculty of Artistic Creation. Altai State Institute Of Culture Barnaul, Russia 1996- 2001 “Visual artist - designer” Environmental design. NovoAltai State School Of Art Novoaltaisk, Russia