Artist · Oil Painting
Each work is a conversation between movement and stillness — painted in oil, felt in silence.
— Daria Shamanova
Daria Shamanova is a contemporary animal painter working in oil. At the center of her practice is an inquiry into individuality, emotional presence, and the inner life of animals.
Through her work, she seeks to portray them not as symbols or objects, but as beings in their own right — inviting the viewer into a deeper dialogue with the living world.
My art is rooted in the belief that every living being has an intrinsic value, regardless of the role people assign to it.
— Daria Shamanova
Sapphire symbolizes wisdom, serenity, and inner clarity. The horse becomes an image of silent presence, existing beyond time and human ideas of value.
Ruby embodies vitality, strength, and the fire of life. The mirrored composition creates a sense of unity while each figure retains its individuality.
Emerald speaks of harmony, renewal, and life. The work presents the horse as a living treasure existing independently of the human gaze.
Amethyst speaks of intuition and spiritual awareness. Two figures reach upward, drawn toward something beyond the visible — the search for light and inner growth.
I am happy to share more about any painting, arrange a viewing, or discuss a commission. All originals come with a certificate of authenticity.
