Artist statement
Each of my works is an invitation into the world of my soul.
By translating personal stories into visual form, I want to evoke a sense of connection and remind us of our shared unity. For me, art is a tool for self-discovery and a dialogue with the inner voice — yet it’s also a way to share warmth, light, and experience, finding resonance in the joys and sorrows of others.
Every new project is a journey inward. In a state resembling a dream or meditation, I capture fleeting images and stories, conversing with them about the things that matter most. Sometimes these narratives turn into paintings or objects; other times, they remain within me — like frames of memory.
By translating personal stories into visual form, I want to evoke a sense of connection and remind us of our shared unity. For me, art is a tool for self-discovery and a dialogue with the inner voice — yet it’s also a way to share warmth, light, and experience, finding resonance in the joys and sorrows of others.
Every new project is a journey inward. In a state resembling a dream or meditation, I capture fleeting images and stories, conversing with them about the things that matter most. Sometimes these narratives turn into paintings or objects; other times, they remain within me — like frames of memory.
I draw inspiration from the sincerity of children’s drawings, the color and lightness of the Impressionists, the clarity of Russian Constructivism, and the attention to detail in Japanese prints and animation. But above all,
I’m inspired by life itself — in all its fullness and changeability.
I work across various media: graphics, painting, digital art, and everyday objects.
It’s important to me that art lives close to people — warming their homes and becoming a gentle daily companion.
I always create from a heart filled with love — a love I deeply wish to share with the viewer.
I’m inspired by life itself — in all its fullness and changeability.
I work across various media: graphics, painting, digital art, and everyday objects.
It’s important to me that art lives close to people — warming their homes and becoming a gentle daily companion.
I always create from a heart filled with love — a love I deeply wish to share with the viewer.
Biography
Seda Arshakyan (b. 1995, Belarus) is a multidisciplinary artist working across graphics, painting, functional objects, and digital art. Her projects draw from personal experiences — relationships, life events, and emotional responses —
as well as from her exploration of philosophical questions. The core of her creative process lies in an ongoing dialogue with both her personal and collective unconscious.
as well as from her exploration of philosophical questions. The core of her creative process lies in an ongoing dialogue with both her personal and collective unconscious.
solo Exhibitions
2026 ‘s.arshakyan & OPI’ bali
education
2022 Kyiv Academy of Media Arts, illustration
2020 Belarusian Academy of Arts, furniture design
2015 Mogilev College of Arts, design
2020 Belarusian Academy of Arts, furniture design
2015 Mogilev College of Arts, design
Group Exhibitions
2025 ‘6.5 Buro’ Kazan
2024 ‘Love to Earth’ Bali
2019 ‘On the Move’ Minsk
2018 ‘Furniture. Decor and Lighting’ Minsk
2018 ‘Furniture. Innovation. Interior. 2018’ Minsk
2017 ‘Furniture. Innovation. Interior. 2017’ Minsk
2024 ‘Love to Earth’ Bali
2019 ‘On the Move’ Minsk
2018 ‘Furniture. Decor and Lighting’ Minsk
2018 ‘Furniture. Innovation. Interior. 2018’ Minsk
2017 ‘Furniture. Innovation. Interior. 2017’ Minsk
Fairs and Festivals
2023 ‘Ape Club’ Bali
2020 ’MINSK DESIGN WEEK’ Minsk
2019 ‘Ezha market’ Minsk
2017 ‘Kanapa Market’ Minsk
2017 ‘Minsk 2017’ Minsk
2020 ’MINSK DESIGN WEEK’ Minsk
2019 ‘Ezha market’ Minsk
2017 ‘Kanapa Market’ Minsk
2017 ‘Minsk 2017’ Minsk
Art Residencies
Competitions and Grants
2018 winner of the ‘Divanta Mebel’ competition, Minsk
2019 ‘On the Move III’ Braslav
International Creative Residency on the Braslav Lakes
The project brought together young artists and designers from Germany, Georgia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
The goal of the residency was to develop creative concepts for the Braslav Educational and Rehabilitation Center — ideas for a playground, architectural solutions, and interior designs.
The work took place in a collaborative, research-driven format, where each team developed its own vision for the future of the space, and the final concepts were passed on for further implementation.
The project brought together young artists and designers from Germany, Georgia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
The goal of the residency was to develop creative concepts for the Braslav Educational and Rehabilitation Center — ideas for a playground, architectural solutions, and interior designs.
The work took place in a collaborative, research-driven format, where each team developed its own vision for the future of the space, and the final concepts were passed on for further implementation.
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2018 ‘Dnepr Ferry’ Belarus–Ukraine
Project “From Local Museum Partnerships to Broad Cross-Border Cultural Cooperation”
Belarus–Ukraine
The purpose of the trip was to create a joint guidebook to the museums of Belarus and Ukraine.
During the residency, the artists visited local museums and documented their collections through sketches and written notes, aiming to create a unified publication that would help travelers gain a deeper understanding of the region and its cultural heritage.
https://www.facebook.com/DnieprParom/
https://www.instagram.com/dnieprparom/
Belarus–Ukraine
The purpose of the trip was to create a joint guidebook to the museums of Belarus and Ukraine.
During the residency, the artists visited local museums and documented their collections through sketches and written notes, aiming to create a unified publication that would help travelers gain a deeper understanding of the region and its cultural heritage.
https://www.facebook.com/DnieprParom/
https://www.instagram.com/dnieprparom/
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