Jenya Datsko’s Paintings Are a Balancing Act Between Hope and Melancholy

Her latest exhibition opened today at VLAB gallery in Madrid.

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Introspection is central to the soft-hued paintings of Jenya Datsko. Born in Russia and now based in Valencia, Spain, the emerging artist creates intimate portraits of women as an exploration into loneliness and melancholy, as well as intrigue and mystery. Opening today at Villazan‘s VLAB gallery in Madrid, Datsko is showcasing an exclusive presentation of work entitled UNA HISTORIA EN PALABRAS NUNCA DICHAS” (A STORY IN UNTOLD WORDS).

Datsko’s recurring female character appears self-referential in appearance, but explores emotion universal to the human condition. Lost in thought, each woman emits a search for identity amidst the busy street scenes and plazas to which they are usually placed within.

Inspired by the history of Russian art and literature, she balances the fleeting semblances hope and sadness that occupy daily life, ultimately, as a celebration of the complexity and richness of our inner life,” according to the gallery. The work “leads us to reflect upon the importance of discovering our true identity and purpose.”

The exhibition officially is underway today and will be on view at VLAB in Madrid until January 6, 2024.

VLAB
C. de Justiniano, 9
Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

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