Moscow-born artist, Ekaterina Shuster studied academic drawing, graphics and Batik for three years at the School of Architecture and Design and the Institute of Business and Design.
Rebirth. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
The artistic director of the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art, Joseph Backstein and American graphic designer Michael Sorkin taught her drawing.
Swimmer. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
As an artist, Shuster began by painting on silk, and then switching to graphics and oil works.
Waterplace. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
The ‘Dreams of Shaherezade’ project was the result of Shuster’s combination of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s famous symphonic suite ‘Scheherezade’ and her personal life experiences.
Beautiful valley. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
“It is important to get in tone, feel the music, choose the right pitch, enjoy the atmosphere and portray a musical theme in painting with passion,” Shuster says.
Eastern Beauty. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
The artist is inspired by Shaherezade, a legendary queen and the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights.
South coast. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
“I think, the illustration of musical scores in paintings is a great opportunity to express my feelings and to convey through paintings what the music dictates,” Shuster adds.
South night. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
The artwork reflects the inner world of Shaherezade, who lives in the palace of Sultan.
Legend about bloom. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
The dilemma of choosing between freedom and life in a golden prison is the artist’s leitmotiv.
Longing for family. Source: Press Photo/Ekaterina Shuster
