Tatiana Sukhanova (Tianova), an accomplished painter, grew up in Kazakhstan where she received a degree in Fashion Design and a Masters of Fine Arts. Wanting to experience the world, she moved to the United States in 1999 to New York to work in the fashion industry and create art.

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Tianova’s art begins with inspiration from musical compositions, translating these auditory experiences into visual expressions through a unique blend of cubism and abstract forms. She sees music that inspires her in colors, allowing her to paint the melodies and rhythms she hears. Geometric shapes, influenced by cubism, predominate her work, depicting musicians playing their instruments in dynamic and dreamlike forms. Tianova's subjects include musicians playing different instruments, street performers, and jazz players. Cubism allows her to show the movement and dynamism of the musicians and their instruments, creating a vibrant and lively scene. Each song, musician, and instrument is portrayed with a unique color palette that Tianova visualizes, creating a synesthetic experience on canvas. Her art transports the emotions from music into colors, making the auditory visual and tangible.

 

Tianova’s primary medium is oil, applied with a palette knife. Her impasto technique constructs rich textures and allows spontaneity to quickly capture her imagination and feelings.

 

She now resides in Savannah, Georgia, and the atmosphere inspires her with historical architecture, a relaxed cultural vibe, and an abundance of music. This environment leads her deep cultural involvement and connection with the local artistic community.

 

Through her unique style and synesthetic vision, Tianova explores cultural issues and her profound love for music, inviting viewers to see the world through her eyes.

Her pieces are exhibited in a number of galleries and private collections throughout the United States.

 

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