Kseniia Kolesnikova

Artist profile

Born and raised in Russia into a family of artists, art has always served as the foundational language of daily life. My family provided a rare creative education — one that values craftsmanship, historical context, and continuous practice. Cars and motorcycles stand at the center of the current work. Their energy, design evolution, and cultural presence offer rich material for oil paint, a medium well suited to conveying the character of the machines and the atmosphere of the city around them. Vintage models are especially compelling for their distinct personalities and craftsmanship, yet the contrast between classic and contemporary engineering holds equal interest. The art work intentionally brings old school and new school together, not as opposites, but as connected points on a continuous timeline. The creative process remains rooted in observation and material discipline. The goal is straightforward: to capture what makes each subject distinctive, and to preserve the visual.