High Artist Spotlight: Eugenia Shchukina
Multidisciplinary artist. Graduated from Smolensk State University with a degree in Fine Art. Member of National Pastel Society 2019. Member of "All SHE Makes" and "Where are the women artists" community. Participant of many international contests, expositions, street art and graffiti festivals. Two-time prizewinner of American Art Awards. She is experimenting with different techniques in realism and pop-surrealism styles. The most brilliant arts have been done with dry pastel on paper. Many of them are located in private collections around Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Germany, North Africa, England and USA. The study of the inner instability and plasticity of the human psyche is the main basis of her art. Eugenia is interested in the issue of reducing fears and fictions through their analysis, holistic perception of different aspects of personality through symbolism and a combination of modern artistic techniques.
We recently caught up with Eugenia after High Art 2022 to learn more about her most recent inspirations:
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Where do you find your creative inspiration?
I find inspiration in my fears.
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Why do you do what you do?
I can't not do it. Even when I hate my job and don't get a return. But once I have a rest, I create again.
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What art/artist do you most identify with?
I just want to be myself and hear myself. This will allow me to be as useful to the world as possible.
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What themes do you pursue the most?
Fears, illusions, complexes, reflection.
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What role does an artist have in society?
The artist reflects and captures what is happening around at the present time. Bad, good, beautiful and disgusting. Makes it possible to see the real world right now.
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What is your artistic outlook on life?
Just keep going. Suitable for all beginnings and desires.)
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What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don't be afraid and keep going.
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Do you listen to music while you are creating? If yes, tell us your favorite song and artist.
I am not at all constant in my musical preferences. I love silence. I often listen to rock classics. I often listen to something completely new. For me, this is a stream of energy that is in constant motion.
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What's the best thing about being an artist?
This is a terrible difficult way.)) But you can be yourself.
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What is your dream project?
My dream is to make a huge graffiti in LA and a solo exhibition in New York. And I also want to make an amazing collaboration with a major fashion house. For example, with Gucci. I love them. I think all this is real in the future.
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