Dundas Square, Downtown Toronto Painting

Ekaterina Kunshina is a contemporary artist who was born in the vibrant city of Moscow.  Ekaterina’s journey into the world of art began from an early youth and was a seamless fusion of her innate creativity and insatiable curiosity about life’s intricate facets.  Ekaterina’s dedication to her craft led her to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov. Here she honed her technical skills and delved deeper into the conceptual aspects of her work.  Inspired by her teachers professor at the Academy of Arts Aidan Salakhova and professor at the Academy of Arts in Moscow Tatiana Nazarenko (one of Russia’s leading contemporary artists), she began experimenting with various mediums, pushing the boundaries of her artistic expression. As she progressed in her career, Ekaterina’s work became a reflection of her personal growth and evolving perspectives. Her art transformed into a dialogue between her inner world and the external environment. She draws inspiration from a myriad of sources, including literature, music, and travel. Ekaterina’s art serves as a visual exploration of the human psyche and the connections that bind us all. Through her use of color, texture, and symbolism, she invites viewers to contemplate the intricacies of human existence.  Her work often grapples with universal themes such as identity, belonging, and the passage of time. Each piece is a story waiting to be discovered, an invitation to engage in a dialogue with the artist’s own journey. Each piece is a story waiting to be discovered, an invitation to engage in a dialogue with the artist’s own journey.