Reset

This painting embodies a shift in priorities—a decision to disconnect from the surface concerns of daily life and to appreciate the moment and nature. Often, we don’t realize how our focus begins to drift in the wrong direction. We become so caught up in our work and responsibilities that we spend little time with our loved ones and rarely appreciate the beauty of nature. Instead, we often prioritize workplace politics and worry about the news bombarding us from the television.

It’s crucial to pause sometimes and make time to truly appreciate what we have—our family, our loved ones, and the natural world around us, the sun. This painting, like my other latest works of 2024-2025, symbolises a reassessment of values, bringing colour and a sense of the ongoing beauty of life, a feeling of appreciation.

Inspired by my trip to Port Douglas, Queensland, it captures my perception and memory of Four Pillars Beach.

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My name is Julia, and I’m an emerging artist based in Laverton, Melbourne. I was born in
Russia and never received professional art education. At the age of six in 2000, I attended a
preparatory year at an art school but abandoned it because I had to choose between art
and swimming classes. During the pandemic 2020 my grandad inspired me to embrace the
artistic path once again. I began exploring resin art, but I soon realized that this wasn't
where my heart truly lies. I have always been fond of more traditional painting forms, so I
decided to pick up the brush properly for the first time in twenty years. I started self-
educating, drawing on the little knowledge I had from my childhood. This is how my
journey officially began.

The most common themes emerging from my works revolve around nostalgia, self-
acceptance, and the complex relationship between nature and personal identity.

My paintings explore the serenity and resilience found in nature and ourselves, often
contrasting it with the chaos of modern life. Through depictions of tranquil oceans, quiet
landscapes and figurative art, I encourage viewers to pause and appreciate the present
moment, reminding us that true beauty lies not just in appearances but in the experiences
and emotions that shape our lives.

Living so close to the ocean here in Laverton near Altona inspires my seascapes, as I see the
ocean as one of nature's most powerful creations. My landscapes draw from various sources;
earlier works reflect places I miss from Europe, while my recent paintings capture the lush
beauty of Australia. In my figurative art, I explore broad emotions, focusing on the private
thoughts and moments of strength women experience—those seemingly ordinary moments
that hold extraordinary beauty.

You will notice echoes of my experience with resin art through the abstract elements I
incorporate into my latest paintings, combining a realistic look with a hint of the unknown
and the unspoken. Leaving the space for interpretation.

My current mediums are acrylic and oil paints, with elements of mixed media such as
texture pastes. All my works are created on stretched canvases.