ABOUT
Nata Chebarkova is a Russian expressive abstract artist based in Cyprus. The idea of inner freedom, emancipation, self-realization, overcoming internal boundaries is the main theme of her work.
Nata Chebarkova is a member of the Association of Mediterranean Artists (AMA Cyprus) and founder of the community of creative people "ARRT" in Cyprus. She graduated from Ulyanovsk State University (Russia) with a degree in Industrial design and art, she is the winner of the Talent Prize of the art competition from Art Show International Gallery (Los Angeles, USA) in the category "Abstraction". Nata took part in group exhibitions and presented personal projects in Russia and Cyprus.
Abstraction has always been the most enigmatic and unconventional pursuit in the environment where I was born and raised. Emerging from a desire to break free from social constraints, this form of art resonates with me deeply, embodying a sense of complete freedom—both internally and externally—in its expression and interpretation. I am inspired by the experimentation with materials, techniques, and forms, relishing the vast array of possibilities that lie beyond established rules and norms. It brings me joy to witness viewers engaging with my paintings, finding reflections of their own feelings and states within the meanings I imbue, while also interpreting them through the lens of their personal experiences and worldviews. Each time I create a new piece, I experience profound pleasure in liberating another part of myself, which, in turn, grants me greater internal support and grounding. I once found this sense of release in the abstract works of other artists; now, I aspire for my art to provide similar solace to the viewer. My spiritual journey has led me to acknowledge that my creative expression seeks to draw individuals closer to God. I aim to illuminate the divine within each person, offering strength, hope, expansiveness, boundlessness, love, light, and warmth through my work.
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EDUCATION
2008-2014 — industrial design amd art, Ulyanovsk State University, Russia
2021-2022 — abstract art techniques from "Artify"
2021 — art residency "Get Art Fit"
2016 — design thinking in art, school of Anna Radchenko
AWARDS
2021 — Talent Prize, art competition from Art Show International Gallery, Los Angeles, USA, nomination "Abstraction"
MEMBER
Since 2022 — a member of the Association of Mediterranean Artists (AMA), Cyprus
ART PROJECTS
2023 — "Change of places" in collaboration with Maria Churbanova, “Link 68” gallery, Limassol, Cyprus
2023 — non-commercial project "Kintsugi" in collaboration with Alena Melentyeva, "Axess Workspace", Nicosia, Cyprus
Since 2021 — founder of the art community "ARRT", Cyprus
PERSONAL EXHIBITIONS
2023 — "Inner space", "Entire VC" venue, Limassol, Cyprus
2023 — "Unravelling the layers", "The Seed" gallery, Limassol, Cyprus
2013 — "Always write dreams", Cultural center "Kvartal", Ulyanovsk, Russia
2011 — "Pop Art", District Exhibition Hall, Naryan-Mar, Russia
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:
2024 — charity group exhibition "Together forever", "Morfi" art gallery, Limassol, Cyprus
2024 — curator and participant of the group exhibition at “Empowering Women in Business and Beyond” Conference,
“Carob Mill”, Limassol, Cyprus
2024 — "Springtime", "Kyklos" art gallery, Paphos, Cyprus
2024 — "Now & beyond", Cultural Center of Germasogeia, Limassol, Cyprus
2023 — "Re:source", "The Warehouse" venue, Limassol, Cyprus
2023 — "Being human", "Elements" art gallery, Larnaca, Cyprus
2023 — “Games we play”, “Art studio 55" gallery, Limassol, Cyprus
2023 — “Spirituality and modernity”, “Link 68” gallery, Limassol, Cyprus
2022 — "Deformation", "Exhibit8" art gallery, Limassol, Cyprus
2021 — "Soul striving upwards", Jewish Cultural Center, Larnaca, Cyprus
2018 — "ArtFirst I" festival, Larnaca, Cyprus
2013-2014 — group student exhibitions, art center "Kvartal", Ulyanovsk, Russia
2011 — "Colors of Russia", District Exhibition Hall, Naryan-Mar, Russia
2010 — "SteamPunk", "Book Palace" Ulyanovsk State Scientific Library named after V.I. Lenin, Ulyanovsk, Russia
favourite PUBLICATIONS
ARTNOW "Art for a Green Mind: Insights from the NYX5R’s artists", Limassol, Cyprus, 2024
Wizguide about solo exhibition "Unravelling the Layers", Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Dialogos about solo exhibition "Unravelling the Layers", Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Kathimereni about solo exhibition "Unravelling the Layers", Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Omega live about solo exhibition "Unravelling the Layers", Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Must about solo exhibition "Unravelling the Layers", Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Cyprus mail about "I sea you" exhibition, Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Sigmalive about "Re:source" exhibition, Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Cyprus mail about "Re:source" exhibition, Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Vestnik Kipra about "Games we play" exhibition, Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Herald of Cyprus about "Kintsugi" project, Limassol, Cyprus, 2023
Art agent. About abstract artworks and art awakening, 2022
Podcast «Proehali» by Marina Kapylovich. About art, freelance and inspiration by Nata Chebarkova, Cyprus, 2021
Podcast «Show me few places» by Marina Kapylovich. About modern art in Nicosia, Cyprus by Nata Chebarkova, 2021
Article and artworks by Nata for magazine «Make It beautiful for us», page 22-26, 2016
Artworks for magazine GQ Russia, 2015
@zachbraff, fan art about «Scrubs», 2015
Russian Radio, Ulyanovsk, Russia. About second personal exhibition, 2013.
Vesti, Ulyanovsk, Russia. About second personal exhibition, 2013.
Polar Bulletin, Naryan Mar, Russia. About work as a leading artist in the exhibition hall, 2011.
Polar Bulletin, Naryan Mar, Russia. About painting playgrounds, 2011.
Polar Bulletin, Naryan Mar, Russia. About my first personal exhibition, 2011.
BIO
Nata Chebarkova was born in 1991 in a small town in Russia. She graduated in Industrial design and academic art in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Based in Cyprus she’s mostly working as expressive abstract artist, sometimes doing performances or installiations, depending on where her research leads. Nata took part in group exhibitions and presented personal projects in Russia and Cyprus, since 2022 she has been a member of the Association of Mediterranean Artists and the leader of the creative community "ARRT" in Cyprus. Her work, physical and conceptual, explores internal boundaries and overcoming them, human thought patterns, spirituality and the place of God in life and the acts of human creation.