For the past several years, Popova has been exploring the theme of interiors in her work. It is the series that has garnered her critical media attention and a sizable list of worldwide collectors. The interest in this subject began as a way for her to reflect on her upbringing in Russia, but eventually evolved into a deeper investigation of the overall idea of “home” and what it means to her now. Her paintings highlight the warmth and beauty of lived-in domestic spaces, including items and objects that refer to a human presence without including the figure.
“Enjoy The View” will debut over twenty paintings that continue Popova’s series of romantic interiors and intimate domiciliary spaces. These works are about enjoying the actual views depicted in her rich, painterly compositions but are also a metaphor for taking the time to be present and mindful in one’s life. She inspires and encourages us to savor every moment and to fall in love with the people and places that add color to our lives. In these paintings of decadent rooms, unmade beds, airy balconies and open windows, the artist playfully explores texture and light with oil paint. Through her mastery of color and value, she creates a lush and dreamy atmosphere in each scene. Ekaterina aims to transport the viewer to a fantasy world of quiet, ethereal spaces inspired by travels to France, Spain and beyond.
Artist Biography
Ekaterina Popova is an award-winning artist known primarily for her original oil paintings of interiors. Popova received a Bachelor's in Fine Art from Kutztown University in 2011. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at Cohle Gallery in Paris and Menorca, The Painting Center in New York, James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia, Decorazon Gallery in New York, and Paradigm Gallery in Philadelphia, among others. She has also previously shown at contemporary art fairs such as Affordable Art Fair and Art Miami.
Popova has been featured by multiple blogs and publications such as Colossal, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, American Art Collector, The Jealous Curator, DPI Magazine, Friend of The Artist, Iceview and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
She has completed several artist residencies including ones at the Centre Pompadour in France, the NES Residency in Iceland and the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts in Greece. Popova works out of her rustic factory studio at 1241 Carpenter Street Studios in Philadelphia.
Awards & Honors
2017 The Delaware Division of the Arts Opportunity Grant
2017 Semi-Finalist, The Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Philadelphia
2nd place, The Magic of Charvin Infinite Color Contest
2016 The Delaware Division of the Arts Opportunity Grant
The Creativity Habit, Episode 11: Ekaterina Popova "How to Build a Following and Make a Difference with Your Art" http://thecreativityhabit.com/project/ekaterinapopovapodcast/
Residencies
2018 Nes Artist Residency, Iceland
2017 The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts, Greece
Bibliography
2017 World of Interiors Magazine, November, 2017
"In the Studio With Ekaterina Popova", Creative Founders, October 2017
Find Liaison, Interview, September 2017
Newhall, Edith "Exceptional summer shows at local galleries…", Philadelphia Inquirer, July 27 2017
"New York: art aesthetics’ 5 Must See Artists at The Other Art Fair New York" Saatchi Art/Art Aesthetics, May 2017
Average Arts Magazine, Issue 10, May 2017
Beall, Kelly "Ekaterina Popova", Design Crush Blog, April 19, 2017
Schira, Ron "GoggleWorks hosts two exhibits: painting and sculpture" Reading Eagle, April 9, 2017
Ignant, February 16, 2017
Dube, Ilene "Trenton museum exhibit looks at furniture as art", Newsworks, February 17, 2017
Art Reveal Magazine, Issue 25, February 2017
"Spotlight: Ekaterina Popova", Emboss Magazine, February 13, 2017
