EKATERINA LOPATINA

artist and printmaker

I am an artist and a printmaker. I have graduated from the Moscow Art Institute with honors. I have participated in a large number of exhibitions, including international ones - such as the International Art Salon and the Cosmoscow Art Fair. My works are present in various galleries and private collections. I work in the ancient technique of manual printing - lithography. All my works are unique and each of my prints is original, because the lithography printing process is completely handmade. My prints are limited edition, from 10 to 20 prints. After finishing, the printing form is cleaned up and additional prints cannot be produced anymore.

WORKS
"FLYING"
This series of lithographs is about sports, strength, beauty and plasticity of the human body. In all the works in this series, I capture the moment of a person’s free flight in space, a moment of absolute freedom and lightness, when a person is not pressed by either material or moral problems. The series is printed in 2 colors, limited edition. Some of the work has already been completed, some is still under implementation.

"HEAVENLY INHABITANTS"
This series of stone lithographs about animated planes is called “Heavenly inhabitants”. In this series I wanted to capture and show the fun similarities between these big flying machines and various characters. It's interesting how these planes, some of them dangerous and deadly, can become so funny and animal-like when you look at them from a different angle! The series is printed in 6 colors, limited edition. Now I continue this series with acrylic on canvas.

"TEXTURES OF THAILAND"
Series of works “Textures of Thailand”. Stone lithographs in 3 colors, edition of 20 prints. These works explore the exotic natural shapes and textures of Thailand. This series is my modern author's interpretation of the classic theme of Botanical illustration.

"ATTRACTIONS"
A series of stone lithographs is dedicated to the bright and positive emotions that we experience when we get to an attractions park. This is an opportunity to return to childhood and again experience that all-encompassing and carefree feeling of joy that goes away when we grow up. Lithographs in 6 colors, limited edition.

"OLD HOUSES"
This series of lithographs is nostalgia for the long school holidays, which I often spent in different villages. For that special, quiet and simple measured life and unity with nature, which are only possible away from big cities and large numbers of people.

“COLOR CONTRASTS”
This series of works is dedicated to the exploration of shapes, shades and reflections, the combination of opposing colors and the search for harmony between them. The series was started during the period of Covid isolation, when there was a lack of bright colors and positive emotions. The works are inspired by impressionist painting.

"SMALL LITHOGRAPHS"
A series of small lithograph illustrations of cute objects and animals. Inspired by a trip to the Netherlands. Lithographs and watercolors, limited edition.
About
Artist statment
For me, art is a journey. I often see the unusual and beautiful in familiar things and situations. My artistic world is not fictional, it is rather observational. Unexpected perspective, dynamics, search for an interesting image in familiar things. My work reflects my passion for exploring and finding new forms and images that can inspire the viewer to see the world in a new way. I like to work in series, telling a story and developing a theme in different works. For example, the “Flying” series is a story about a moment of absolute freedom, flight and liberation from the heaviness and conventionality of life. About beauty, plasticity and the capabilities of the human body. Also, in my works I transform my experience of motherhood, reliving moments of childhood fantasy and direct sight in search of funny images and impressions, as in the series “Heavenly inhabitants” or “Attractions”. For example, heavy, metal and sometimes deadly aircraft are transformed into cute and funny characters. My inspiration is travel. Many of my works are created after trips and embody my emotions and memories. The “Textures of Thailand” series is a vivid example of such experience and its interpretation in the genre of botanical illustration. I strive to create interesting but positive works that bring light and joy, and sometimes a little nostalgia. In our world of constant chaos, stress and worry, I want to give people a moment of joy and smile. I work with different materials (such as acrylic, watercolor, pastel, etc.), but I prefer to work in the graphic genre and lithography technique - a very rare hand-printing technique. Although it is very labor intensive and requires special equipment and skills, lithography gives the artist enormous opportunities for self-expression. At the moment I am continuing some of my graphic series, and working on new works using acrylic on canvas.

BIO

I was born in Moscow, in a family of artists, and grew up in a creative atmosphere. Now I'm based in Utrecht (Netherlands).

Graduated from the Moscow Academic The Art Lyceum, and then the Surikov Moscow State Art Institute, faculty of graphics with a honors. During the studies at the Institute, i'm actively worked and successfully participated in various exhibitions.

I was awarded diplomas and prizes on 24, 25, 26, 27 Moscow youth exhibitions.

In 2003 received a diploma from the All-Russian Competition of Young Artists named Tretyakov for the work "The Last tram".

In 2007 received the 1st prize of the All-Russian Art Exhibition "Young Artists of Russia" for the graphic series "Houses".

In 2010 received a diploma from the All-Russian Art Exhibition "Young Artists of Russia" for the graphic series "Heavenly Inhabitants".


Exhibitions
24th, 25th, 26th, 27th - participant and diploma holder of the Moscow Youth Exhibitions.
2003 - diploma of the All-Russian Competition of Young Artists named after Tretyakov for the work "The Last tram".
2007 - Prize of the All-Russian Art exhibition "Young Artists Russia" for the graphic series "Houses".
2010 - diploma of the All-Russian Art exhibition "Young Artists Russia" for the graphic series "Heavenly Inhabitants".
2007-17 participant and diploma holder of several exhibitions "Young artists of Russia".
2014 - Moscow International Art Salon of the Central House of Artists.
2015-2019 - a regular participant of the Moscow print market "Taste of paper".
2021 - participant of the Cosmoscow Art Fair as an artist of the Jart Gallery.
2024 - group exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
2025 - participant of the Uidrotterdam Art Market, Netherlands.
2025 - participant of print market Graphic Works 2025, Den Bosch, Netherlands.

A little about the creation process...
Сontact me:

E-mail: lopatina.art@gmail.com
Phone: +31627479561
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