Before going on stage,
2024
Elya Reshetnikova
Fine Art Drawings : ink
30 x 30 x 0.3 cm 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
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Unique work
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Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
30 x 30 x 0.3 cm 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
White frame
Artwork dimensions including frame
32 x 32 x 1 cm 12.6 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch
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Artwork location: United States
"Before going on stage" | Expressive Monochrome Ballerina Artwork – A Study in Grace and Shadow
"Before going on stage" is an enchanting original artwork that delves into the serene, charged atmosphere of ballet's backstage. Executed with remarkable fluidity in ink on paper, this piece beautifully translates the delicate balance between calm and readiness. The artist's monochrome palette, featuring rich charcoals, soft grays, and luminous off-whites, creates a timeless aesthetic that is both dramatic and profoundly elegant. The composition focuses on the backs of three ballerinas, allowing viewers to project their own emotions onto this universal moment of quiet introspection before a public display of artistry. Sized at 30x30 cm (framed 32x32x1 cm), this artwork is an exquisite statement piece for a contemporary home or a thoughtful, artistic gift for a loved one. It effortlessly complements modern interior design schemes, adding a touch of cultural sophistication and a captivating narrative to any room. For those searching for unique wall decor that combines artistic merit with emotional resonance, this expressive artwork promises to be a cherished addition, bringing the profound beauty of the performing arts into everyday living.
Colors Used:
Black ink
Shades of gray
White paper tones
For Whom This Artwork Is Perfect
Ballet and dance enthusiasts
Collectors of monochrome art and ink drawings
Gift buyers looking for meaningful, symbolic art
People who appreciate minimalistic and poetic decorInterior designers seeking accent pieces for modern spaces
Best Spaces for This Artwork:
Bedrooms with soft, elegant decor
Living rooms with modern or minimalist interiors
Dance studios or rehearsal spaces
Offices or study rooms for inspiration
Gift settings (ballet graduates, dancers, art lovers)
Artistic Style and Theme
Style: Expressionist, Figurative, Monochrome, Contemporary Ink Wash, Abstract Realism.
Theme: Ballet Life, Anticipation, Grace, Human Emotion, Backstage Moments, The Performing Arts, Elegance in Simplicity.
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Materials: paper, ink, plastic frame
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Artseeker Gallery • United States
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Elya Reshetnikova (b. 1986, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan) is a contemporary painter based in St. Petersburg, Russia. With academic training in art history from the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts (2008) and the Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts (2021), she brings both scholarly insight and painterly sensitivity into her practice.
Reshetnikova describes her style as impressionistic realism — a recognizable reality shaped by the freedom of brushstrokes, color play, and texture. Working mainly in oil on canvas, she often mixes pigments directly on the surface, allowing dynamic color interactions and textured layers to emerge in the process. Her works transform fleeting impressions into luminous compositions that balance clarity with painterly abstraction.
Her subjects span from the poppy fields of Crimea to the quiet streets of St. Petersburg, always infused with movement, light, and a sense of joy. Even in urban settings, she seeks the same organic energy she finds in nature. Retro rooftops, shadows on the floor, reflections on water, or a sudden gust of wind — simple, everyday details become poetic triggers for her art.
Reshetnikova has exhibited widely, with solo shows at Easel Gallery in St. Petersburg (South Wind. The North Sea, 2021; Crimean Etudes, 2017) and group exhibitions across Russia, India, Turkey, and Europe. Highlights include The World of Art at the New Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow, 2022), Russian Turkish Week of Culture & Art (Ankara, 2023), and Freedom at the National Academy of Art (Shimla, India, 2025). Her works have also been presented at VDNH Moscow, Samara, and international festivals.
Through her practice, Reshetnikova aims to offer viewers a moment of pause — an invitation to slow down, reflect, and rediscover joy in ordinary scenes. Her paintings are not only visual impressions but also emotional resonances preserved on canvas.
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