We’re used to thinking of a portrait as just “a person in a frame.” But at Baranow Art, it’s something else entirely. Here, a portrait isn’t just a face. It’s personality. It’s mood. It’s a conversation between the artist and the subject—and you’re invited to listen in.
Baranow Art Gallery is a space where contemporary Russian art speaks an international language. No pomp, no boredom, no museum dust. Just living, breathing works that draw you in again and again.
What Do Portraits Look Like Today?
Forget stiff formality. Today’s portraits are full of movement, emotion, even fleeting feelings. The artists at Baranow Art don’t copy appearances—they explore souls.
And each one does it in their own way.
Marina Khakimova – "Pierrot" and "Dreamer"
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Khakimova works in a one‑of‑a‑kind technique: she scrapes paint off wood layer by layer with a knife. The result is so delicate that her pieces are often mistaken for prints. Her characters feel like figures from a dream. Look at them, and the world around you goes quiet.
Andrej Vystropov – "Madonna" and "Childhood of Maria"
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Art born from a personal story. "Madonna" came to life after the birth of his son—he even painted himself into the scene. And "Childhood of Maria" isn’t just a little girl. It’s an image of the future Mother of God: pure, strong, ready for her destiny.
Natalya Zhadenova – "Astrid"
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A take on beauty that takes your breath away. The painting shows a lavish Baroque dress, pearls, luxury—but instead of a face, a bright pink‑purple thistle. Zhadenova mixes aristocratic glamour with wild nature, making you wonder: what is true beauty, really?
Irina Laskova – "Bride of December"
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Here, real coins are woven into the painting—from her Amulets series. They symbolize protection, both material and spiritual. Behind them lies a quiet inner world that isn’t visible at first glance.
Maria Komzikova – "The Apple of Youth"
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A fairy tale on canvas. A girl in a blue dress hides a coveted apple under lace. A bird perches on her shoulder—freedom, nature, mystery. And that timeless longing to hold on to a perfect moment.
Yana Venedchuk – "Chris"
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An intimate portrait on paper—mixed media, light, immediate. It feels like you’ve stumbled upon someone’s personal diary entry.
They’re authentic. Every painting is an original, hand‑created piece.
They’re contemporary. Russian art is a rising global trend—and it’s gaining momentum.
They’re versatile. A portrait from Baranow Art fits equally well in a minimalist loft or a classic interior.
They speak to you. Each work has its own voice and its own story.
Don't look for a "pretty picture." Look for the one you can’t stop staring at. The one that looks back at you. The one that stirs something inside. That’s your portrait.
A portrait from Baranow Art isn’t about status. It’s about feeling. About a person who once paused on canvas—to stay with you forever.
Ready to find yours? Browse the collection. It might already be waiting for you.
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