Artist Bio
Daria Aksenova is best known for her suspended paper narrative compositions in ink. In the heart of Houston’s newly renovated creative studios, she displays a unique treasure of imagination. Her work's current focus is on creating dynamic movement in a static medium, drawing from her experience with the fashion and film industries. It is her intent that cinematographic storytelling arises from the layers and complexity of the composition. These pull in both the eye and mind, presenting space and opportunity for the imagination to wander into a deep narrative that can only be experienced first hand.
Daria Aksenova uses ink as it is an unforgiving medium that precludes editing and demands precision. Individual elements are then hand-cut with a scalpel and suspended against each other until the desired depth is achieved. Her technique demands a steady hand and unfailing commitment, often requiring over a hundred hours of dedication and intimacy with each piece.
A fascination with mythology and folklore chooses the subject matter. Her pieces evoke a dreamscape-like narrative to serve as a vehicle to transport the viewer back to the past, more carefree times, outside the limitations of the everyday world.
Artist Statement
I have always been fascinated with storytelling, starting with childhood bedside fables and mythology. Seeking a new challenge, I undertook to create a narrative arc within a static medium, using principles I learned from my previous industries: fashion and film.
My mission is to bring back our childhood imaginations drowned out by the everyday bustle in our ever-busy lives. I choose my settings and subject material to draw the viewer back to their youth's folklore and myths, hoping to create artwork that inspires the dreamer within.
For further information or to schedule a studio visit, contact Info@DariaAksenova.com
