Ruslana Nosák

Ruslana ia a Russian born (1991) painter who currently lives and works in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Her artistwork reflects a lifelong journey through different places, each of which has shaped and expanded artistic vision. Rooted in architecture, Ruslana’s career began with structured forms, but she has always felt the pull towards painting as her true vocation. Over the years she’s explored a range of mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolour, ink, epoxy, pastel, pencil, 3D modelling, digital and VR, embracing each for its unique expressive qualities. Ruslana’s experience spans illustration, teaching drawing, painting and composition, allowing me to develop a deep understanding of both technique and form. In 2020 she moved from Moscow to Berlin, where my practice evolved to focus on the emotional landscapes of migrant life. Ruslana’s work depicts the psychological and cultural complexities faced by individuals adapting to new countries and identities. In 2021, Ruslana embarked on a journey through eleven countries, continuing to explore themes of belonging and transience. This journey reinforced her realisation that no matter where I am, I remain a visitor - even in my home country. “For me, this sense of transience and the search for 'home' is an ongoing narrative that leaves my story, and my art, open-ended”.