BIO

Svetlana Fenster is a Cyprus-based artist born in the Ural region. With a professional background in IT, she consciously incorporates technological knowledge into her artistic practice, allowing her to view her work from both technological and humanistic perspectives. This approach deepens her exploration of internal privacy and reflection. In her search for the most transparent and engaging forms of visual expression, she experiments with the potential of soft pastels.

She participates in international exhibitions across Cyprus, the USA, Europe, and Russia. She is a member of the National Pastel Society of Russia in the status of “Experienced Artist.” Her works are held in private collections worldwide. As an eco-activist, she represents the international platform Null.art, which supports several eco-projects.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Through my work, I hear the voice of nature expressing themes of renewal, purification, and liberation. While the human figure in my artworks is often absent from the canvas, he serves as my main character.

My paintings depict the world through the eyes of a man who returns to his roots, sheds the distractions of society, and discovers inner silence. My art is an invitation to a journey where every step leads to the search for a balance between external and internal.

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EDUCATION

2024: Art Communication School by Julia Sysalova at the Institute of Mediterranean Culture, Athens, Greece
2008: Master of Business Administration, London Metropolitan University
1997: Master’s degree in Business Management, L’Université de la Recherche et de la Technologie, Lille, France



SELECTED GROOP EXHIBITIONS

2025 - Сhelsia Art Society Summer exhibition, London, UK
2025 - "Moscow pastel", Moscow Union of Artists, Russia
2025 - XeniArtSpace gallery in support of the Sophia for Children foundation, Limassol, Cyprus
2025 - Maker’s space, Pafos, Cyprus
2025 - K.Poliakova gallery, Limassol, Cyprus
2025 - IAPS Spring Webshow, USA
2025 - International Pastel Exhibition, RedRock Pastel Society, USA
2024 - 13th Pastel Exhibition of National Pastel Society (NPS), Gallery of classic photograf, Moscow, Russia
2024 - "Back to the roots" environmental festival, Arakapas, Cyprus
2024 - Together Forever foundation, Limassol, Cyprus
2024 - CYSketch community, Limassol, Cyprus
2024 - Tapiial Gallery Virtual Show, Chile
2024 - Summer Annual Online Pastel Project, Moscow, Russia
2023 - 11th Pastel Exhibition of NPS, Gallery of classic photograf, Moscow, Russia
2023 - Summer Annual Online Pastel project, Moscow, Russia
2022 - «Scientific Library of the Future" exhibition-project, winner of the New Media, Laboratory at WinZavod, Moscow, Russia
2021 - 7th Pastel Exhibition NPS, Gallery “Exposed”, Moscow, Russia
2021 - Gorky Park Museum, Moscow, Russia
2020 - 5th Pastel Exhibition NPS, Gallery “Exposed”, Moscow, Russia
2020 - Italian Pastel Society, PASIT, Italy

PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA

2025 - ‘The Sea of Emotions’ the 72nd special edition of Collect art magazine
2025 - Visual Art Journal, Artist interview, Issue #30, July
2025 - PleinAir Magazine, Honorable Mention, Digital Extended Edition, Apr/May


CATALOGUE

2025 - «Yellow» International Online Exhibition, vol. 1, p.38
2024 - 2020 “Crossing”, Annual Pastel Exhibitions NSP

AWARDS AND MENTIONS

2025 - Plein Air Pastel Honorable Mention, January PleinAir Salon Art Competition
2024 - Top 100 Finalist, December PleinAir Salon Art Competition judged by Diane Waterhouse, Waterhouse Gallery

MEMBERSHIPS
•   National Pastel Society of Russia, joined 2019

CURRENT REPRESENTATION

•   JS Gallery by Institute of Mediterranean Culture
•   Null collection of Null.art International Eco Platform
•   Singulart Art Gallery