Yana Slutskaya is an award-winning professional artist and contemporary still-life photographer based near Raleigh, North Carolina. She holds a BA degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting and Theatrical Design, from Moscow State Academic Art College.
Yana actively participates in various art shows and exhibitions which are a significant part of Yana’s artistic journey. She finds competitions and solo exhibitions incredibly rewarding, as they give her a chance to be part of the artistic community while also showing her works at galleries, museums, as well as to collectors and art enthusiasts nationally and worldwide.
Artist Statement
In this captivating series of fine art photographs entitled “Vibrant Life of Quiet Things,” I am passionately dedicated to capturing the exquisite beauty found in ordinary, everyday objects. These objects encompass a diverse range, including delicate flowers, luscious fruits, intricate seashells, timeless antiques, and other intriguing collectibles carefully curated in my exploration.
My primary objective is to immortalize the transient allure of these objects, freezing moments of remarkable beauty in time through my lens. Drawing deep inspiration from the rich artistic traditions of the Dutch Golden Age and the evocative Italian Baroque painting styles, my photographic endeavor is driven by a commitment to transmitting the intense emotional impact and compelling sense of theatricality associated with these classic artistic movements.
Through my meticulously crafted photographs, I endeavor to instill a renewed perspective on still-life imagery, endeavoring to illuminate the often-overlooked beauty and significance of everyday objects that hold a quiet yet profound presence in our lives.
About the Durham Art Guild
The Durham Art Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. The Guild’s mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art enthusiasts. The Guild programs over 40 exhibitions annually across multiple NC community partnership venues featuring over 400 regional artists. In addition to the Creative Mentorship Program and the Artist in Residence Program, the Guild also produces over 20 arts related events each year including receptions, lectures, community building events and professional development workshops. For more information about the Durham Art Guild please visit www.durhamartguild.org or follow us @durhamartguild
