The Art Of Dina Shubin


By Etta Bowen


The divinity of women is expressed in the works of an artist who is appreciated by art lovers all over the world. This artist is Dina Shubin, a resident of Moscow who studied in Moscow and then moved to Canada in 1999. Exhibitions of her works have been held in cities such as Tokyo and New York and she is a favorite of private collectors in countries like Israel, Russia, Norway and Germany. It is possible to buy her art from online galleries.

As an artist Dana is versatile, painting both still life and abstracts. Many of her paintings feature muse-like women with long hair. They are often accompanied by musical instruments like harps, cellos and flutes. Her abstract works feature triangles, squares and rectangles with sharp edges that are full of energy, light and color.

These women in her paintings are often posed together with musical instruments. Sometimes they are playing them and at other times they simply rest alongside them. Flutes, violins, cellos and harps are just some instruments featured and these are often painted realistically, emphasizing them against the abstract background.

It is the changed proportions of the women that give them unearthly appeal. They are like muses or spirits, evoking serenity and inner power. Beautiful veils are included in some of the paintings and the fabric of the dresses is exquisitely delicate, sometimes contrasting with the abstract background and at other times blending in with it. In one painting the dress and background blend seamlessly together and yet they are distinctive too, showing great technique.

The abstract backgrounds against which her women are posed are richly colored and textured. They contrast with the flesh tones and smooth, long hair. The dresses the women wear are delicate and also contrast with the rougher background. In one painting, however, the dress worn by the woman is painted in the same way as the background, drawing attention instead to the light face and hair. In this painting, a realistically painted violin sits at her feet, also drawing the eye.

Beautiful vases of flowers are often painted realistically and these also stand out against the abstract backgrounds. Women touch white lilies or gaze at vases of tulips. Many of the elements surrounding the women in the paintings are those which delight the senses. One can almost smell the fragrance of flowers and hear musical notes in the air.

There is a romantic aspect to her work and it brings with it feelings of serenity. This comes across in a painting where a woman rests on the edge of a boat with her hand in the water. Another woman sits on a window seat with her knees drawn up and a pensive facial expression. All her women have facial expressions that are serene and yet powerful at the same time.

The style of this artist is enjoyed by people all over the world her seek out her art. New paintings are added on a regular basis to the galleries selling her work. Her way of contrasting the realistic with the abstract as well as her way of expressing the divinity of women is what her admirers most appreciate.




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