Ripe cherry (2023) Painting by Olga Bazanova

Olga Bazanova is a contemporary Russian painter based in South Africa. From early childhood, Olga's artistic inclination was evident, winning various art competitions during her school years. At the age of 11, she achieved a significant milestone by securing the first place in a watercolor competition held in St. Petersburg.

Fueled by her love for painting, Olga pursued formal education in the arts, entering an art school and later specializing as a fabric artist. She further honed her skills in drawing classes at the AHI Repin and engaged in lessons in painting from nature in the studio of Ivan Govorkov, an artist associated with Repin AII. Her artistic journey also included studies in nude and portrait painting, guided by the expertise of Speranskaya, a member of the Union of Artists of Russia.

Throughout her career, Olga Bazanova has established collaborations with more than 15 galleries across different countries. Her artworks have found homes in private collections around the world, spanning Italy, America, Australia, China, the USA, England, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, and beyond.

In her paintings, Olga continuously explores new techniques and manifests her own unique ideas. Each artwork she creates emanates tenderness and light, promising to infuse a cozy and festive mood into the spaces they inhabit. 

• Nationality: RUSSIA
• Date of birth : 1975
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• Groups: Russian Contemporary Artists