Anya Charikov is an artist living and working in London. Charikov studied her practice at University of Hull, Central Saint Martin’s and earned her MA from the Royal College of Art. Her works have been exhibited and recognized for awards around the UK and Russia. Focusing on painting and drawing, Charikov’s works refer to the relation between mind and body and the affects of physical and psychological experiences on personal metamorphosis from within. In her most recent works, Charikov draws inspiration from 17th century Dutch still life paintings and the anatomical theaters of the European Renaissance. With a technique of layering paint on canvas without any preparatory sketches, the works include forms of imaginary botanical species and human figures or organs that require a more pious viewing in order to detect.
Exhibition History:
Solo shows
2020
The Anatomy of Fading, Samara Fine Art Museum, Russia Cancelled due COVID-19
2017
Anthophobia, Formogramma Contemporary Art Gallery, Russia
2015
Being, Hundred Years Gallery, London
2014
The Purple Gate, Russian Culture House in the UK, London
2013
Eaters & Eaten, performance by Akleriah, collab with Anna Kompaniets, Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK, London
Selected Group Shows
2020
#GardenWithinUs, the XAP collective art project during the COVID19 Lockdown
2019
Central Russian Zen, documenting 20th Anniversary Shiryaevo
Biennale, Momentum Worldwide, 26.10-01.12, Berlin
May My Voice Now, 65 Years of Russian Culture at Pushkin House, cur. E. Zaytzeva, Pushkin House, 21.06-27.07, London
Awards & Prizes
2017
Finalist The Khojaly Peace Prize for Art, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London
2016
Finalist HIX ART AWARD, London
Award & Prize Collection Red & the Aitmatov's Academy, London
2008
Award & Prize by Browne Smith Baker, The Ferens Art Gallery, Hull