Glafira Kotova

Biography

I’m a multidisciplinary artist based in London, creating across oil painting, digital media, and abstract forms. My work reflects an ongoing exploration of time, memory, and our connection to the natural world — merging the precision of classical technique with the expressive potential of digital tools. With formal training from the V.D. Polenov Art School and a specialization in Modern and Contemporary Art at MoMA, my practice is also shaped by a background in PR, allowing me to approach art as both creator and communicator. My pieces have been exhibited in over 20 group and solo shows internationally, and have been featured in publications such as FAD Magazine, Artist Talk Magazine, Modern Renaissance, Elle, and Artmoscovia. As an artist, I believe in using creativity to foster dialogue and support change. I actively contribute to socially driven initiatives, including the Lives Not Knives youth charity, by taking part in exhibitions that promote community engagement and positive action through art. Whether working with colour, texture, or narrative, I strive to create pieces that speak to shared human experiences — thoughtful, emotive, and deeply connected.