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I paint what the eye feels before the mind names it — a fleeting quality of light, the restlessness of water, the quiet strength in a figure.Learn more
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Common questions
Who is Daria GerDa Gerasimova?+
Daria Gerasimova is a contemporary painter from Ryazan, Russia (born 1990). Self-taught from age 25, she fully devoted herself to oil painting in 2019, developing a distinct visual language shaped by light, movement, and human presence. She is known for expressive seascapes, figurative works, and emotionally resonant compositions on linen canvas.
What subjects does the artist paint?+
Her work focuses on seascapes, women, and coastal landscapes — exploring themes of freedom, femininity, inner states, and the relationship between people and nature. Each painting is created with clean color palettes, expressive brushstrokes, and a strong sense of mood, often evoking romance, quiet reflection, or gentle melancholy.
Where has Daria Gerasimova exhibited?+
She has exhibited internationally in New York (Artseeker Gallery, December 2024), Madrid (VAN GOGH Art Gallery, March 2024), Paris (Art3f International Art Fair, January 2024), and Moscow. She has also been featured in Judy Blume's Summer Sisters (Bantam Books NY / Penguin Random House, 2023) and the book You Can Become Anyone You Choose (Be Art New York, 2025).
Are her paintings available for collectors?+
Yes. Her paintings are held in private collections across Russia, the USA, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Original works are shipped worldwide with professional art packaging, full insurance, and DHL real-time tracking. Each painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
What technique and materials does she use?+
She works primarily with oil paint on linen canvas without colored priming, allowing the natural texture of the surface to become part of the composition. This approach creates a sense of openness and focus. Her style blends modern impressionism, realism, and minimalism with expressive brushwork and refined color harmony.