Melted principles
This work by Natalia Shtal is a unique blend of collage art and drawing. Using brown paper, the artist has crafted expressive faces that seem to emerge from the plane of the image. The emphasis on the texture of the paper enhances the sense of dimensionality and depth. Black strokes and patches add drama, emphasizing the emotional tension between the figures. This piece evokes a sense of intimacy, as if witnessing a private moment conveyed through minimalist yet rich details. Shtal's technique is incredibly creative, demonstrating how simple materials can be transformed into complex artistic forms.
Natalia Shtal
Artist, lives and works in St. Petersburg. Natalia received her education at Spanish Gymnasium No. 67, Art School No. 10 named after Kustodiiev, the St. Petersburg University of Cinema and Television (cinematography), and Media College Denmark. In her paintings Natalia conveys a sense of freedom, space, air, and lightness felt in nature. She wants her canvases to convey movement and the gust of wind that blows in your face as you run along the embankment. She has held more than twenty solo exhibitions and participated in national and international projects in the United Kingdom, the USA, and France, and regularly exhibits with the International Federation of Artists Creative Union.