Oxana ZAIATS
Spain
Being born in Belarus, Minsk, and living until 19 years old in a very pragmatic and rationalist family, drawing and painting had been always and widely considered as a pastime or a hobby. After graduating from the Bosphorus University in Istanbul with double major in “Political Sciences and International Relations” and “Business Administration”, I worked as Sales and Marketing Manager and Financial Director. Nevertheless, my passion for the world of painting has been always following me in all my thoughts and dreams. I tried to attend painting workshops and week-end schools, as well as all the activities within my reach to keep in touch with this magical yet at this time unattainable for me world. In October 2017, after moving to Spain, the childhood dream finally had become a reality and I entered the Barcelona Academy of Arts. I graduated from the Academy in June 2021 and since then have been working on my own projects. I am discovering a completely new for me world of art, looking for perfection and freedom of artistic expression.
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