Julia Shanaytsa

Julia Shanaytsa is a German artist with Russian roots, currently based in Berlin. She studied at the Moscow State University of Printing Arts and further honed her skills in Berlin, where she trained as an illustrator. Her distinctive style combines painting and illustration, characterized by attention to detail, experimentation with forms, and reflections on themes of identity and consumption in contemporary society. Julia's father, an artist who worked across various genres, played a key role in nurturing her love for art. He taught her painting, silk painting, graphic design, and fashion design, all of which continue to influence her artistic practice today.