The Eyes of Fear Are Wide

Yana Dmitrieva, Montenegro

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.