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Daria Butriashkina
Artist from Ukraine
Daria Butriashkina is a naïve artist. In her work, the artist explores themes of sexuality, self-acceptance, judgment, and prejudice toward the body. She was born on July 21, 1997, and spent her childhood in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.
She is educated as a lawyer, though she never worked in the field. For the past five years, she has been living in Lviv, where she also runs a small business. It was in Lviv that her interest in art began to grow, and in 2023, following the birth of her child, she started her artistic practice. Currently, the artist is actively learning, creating paintings, and seeking opportunities for artistic development.
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Daria Butriashkina
Artist from Ukraine
Daria Butriashkina is a naïve artist. In her work, the artist explores themes of sexuality, self-acceptance, judgment, and prejudice toward the body. She was born on July 21, 1997, and spent her childhood in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.
She is educated as a lawyer, though she never worked in the field. For the past five years, she has been living in Lviv, where she also runs a small business. It was in Lviv that her interest in art began to grow, and in 2023, following the birth of her child, she started her artistic practice. Currently, the artist is actively learning, creating paintings, and seeking opportunities for artistic development.
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Red nude
Painting by Daria Butriashkina
50 x 60 cm • Oil on canvas
Location:
Lviv, Ukraine
It's an intuitive work, created without a sketch or a clear concept. Only after finishing it was I able to reflect on its meaning.
To me, it represents a state of self-acceptance and openness, but also a conflict between outer appearance and inner reality. The pose, which suggests confidence and self-assurance, contrasts with the chaotic, almost aggressive brushstrokes — symbolizing internal instability.
On the surface, there is a sense of acceptance and embodiment, hard-won through personal struggle. But beneath it lies anger and insecurity, shaped by the painful experiences that women often endure. These experiences don’t simply fade — even in moments of self-embrace, they remain present, quietly shaping the inner landscape.
Location:
Lviv, Ukraine
About the artist
Daria Butriashkina
Artist from Ukraine
Daria Butriashkina is a naïve artist. In her work, the artist explores themes of sexuality, self-acceptance, judgment, and prejudice toward the body. She was born on July 21, 1997, and spent her childhood in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.
She is educated as a lawyer, though she never worked in the field. For the past five years, she has been living in Lviv, where she also runs a small business. It was in Lviv that her interest in art began to grow, and in 2023, following the birth of her child, she started her artistic practice. Currently, the artist is actively learning, creating paintings, and seeking opportunities for artistic development.
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