Artist Spotlight - Dr Natalia Jezova — Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

Biography

Dr Natalia Jezova is awards wining, multidisciplinary artist based in London. She communicates through a wide variety of media, including painting, film, photography and installation. Her art addresses cultural memory, identity and gender issues.

Fig. 1, Dialogue series, 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 120x120 cm.

Natalia’s professional career began twenty years ago. BA and MA studies have been a fascinating challenge that inspired her to explore and develop work and knowledge. Its leading Natalia to pursue a Professional Doctorate in Fine Arts that she successfully obtained from the University of East London in 2021.

Fig. 7, Dialogue series. 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 110x155 cm.

Natalia has had exhibiting internationally in more than a hundred exhibitions from 2009 onwards with her first solo show at the “Nati” Gallery (London) in 2014.

Fig. 12, Dialogue series. 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 100x134 cm.

A few years ago, Natalia's vision had started to drastically deteriorate.
Now she can see only the blurry silhouettes with the double vision effect. This was a reason why Natalia started to use the superimposition technique in her art practice. She decided to show how she sees the world around her – a blurry multiple silhouettes.

Fig. 16, Dialogue series, 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 110x140 cm.

In all her projects, Natalia employs metaphorical or symbolic language. She mixes classical and modern aspects; blur the lines between imagination, reality and memory.

Peonies, Double Vision series, 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 95x90cm.

Artist Statement

I have an admiration for the Old Masters paintings, drawn to their technical qualities, dramatic use of light, and masterful compositions. I am fascinated by their ability to convey hidden subtexts through symbolic colours and intricate details.

Calla, Double Vision series, 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 144x115cm.

Inspired by the Old Masters, I began incorporating symbolic elements into my work. By carefully selecting objects and colours, I encode my images with deeper meanings, inviting viewers to uncover the layers of interpretation.

Peony, Double Vision series, 2025. Mixed media on canvas. 85x75cm.

A few years ago, my vision began to deteriorate drastically. Now, I can only see blurry silhouettes with a double-vision effect. This experience led me to adopt the technique of superimposition, allowing me to translate my perception of the world into my art.

My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. In this series, I superimpose iconic Old Masters paintings with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life.

The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

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