I am an artist Nelya Akimova (NELYA-NAKI), who creates oil-on-canvas paintings and also works with digital photographic art.
My primary focus of research lies in understanding the deceptive essence of our reality and encouraging the observer to adopt a fresh perspective on our world -
"Welcome to the Game on Earth!"
What if it's true that our whole life on Earth is a big GAME, and we are all just AVATARS? And we have the ability to choose our destiny for the next 100 years?
So, in my art, I rethink the reality of the existing world and create various possible versions of human destinies and AVATARS.
My artwork serves as a metaphorical representation of snow-covered concrete slabs, adorned with captivating imagery. It is a collaborative effort, where my hands bring these images to life, while my soul and mind harmoniously craft the narrative.
I use an intuitive process, applying paint to the canvas without a preconceived idea of how the composition will evolve; figures emerge out of the white expanses of paint and my subconscious.
Today, we find ourselves shattered, as fragile as shards of glass. Unsure of where to turn or how to gather our scattered selves. However, I comprehend that by embracing each broken fragment, there lies hope and the chance to rebuild. The metaphor of concrete beautifully illustrates the formation of a new individual who values and cherishes themselves, thus treating others with kindness and consideration.
"God is playing a game on Earth with avatars", Size 100x120 cm, oil, canvas, 2023.
What if it's true that our whole life on Earth is a big GAME, and we are all just AVATARS? Then who is the real player?
"Life is like a lost subway car going to eternity" Oil, canvas, 100x120cm, 2019-22
For countless years, this subway car has remained shrouded in enigma, its whereabouts unknown. Then, as if by magic, it materializes one fateful day at the station. The passengers inside exhibit an eerie serenity, completely unfazed by the passage of time. Meanwhile, astounded onlookers at the station can hardly believe their eyes as they bear witness to the ethereal spectacle of the phantom carriage.
At times, when we catch glimpses of peculiarities in our surroundings, we are abruptly struck with the realization that reality itself is capricious. It gleefully taunts us, winking mischievously, and engaging us in its playful games.
In a subway car one day, I unexpectedly encountered a character I had painted three years ago. Upon returning home, I gazed at my painting and noticed the vivid outlines of the underground carriage and its passengers, ultimately bringing the artwork to life. It made me ponder, are we all participants in an elaborate game?