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Alina Zaikina (b. 1990) is a Russian-born visual artist based in Barcelona. With a background in communication and creative direction, she spent years building narratives for brands before turning inward—toward painting—as her primary form of expression. Her work explores introspection, emotional memory, and the layered nature of the self, often through textured, organic forms like oyster shells and seeds.
Alina developed her painting skills through early training at an art school during her teenage years, as well as through private mentorships and workshops with professional artists since 2018. Her paintings offer quiet spaces for reflection, inviting viewers to connect with their own inner worlds.
Alina’s works are part of private collections in Europe, the United States, Mexico and Russia.
Empowering familiar objects with new meanings and poetic symbolism, the artist reinterprets the still life tradition by isolating one object at a time and placing it within the abstract space. This deliberate placement allows the object to evolve and resonate with deeper significance without distraction, so that each piece becomes a meditative exploration of form and meaning.
Alina works with a variety of techniques, including oil and acrylic paints, mixed media, charcoal, pastel, spray paint, and epoxy resin. Depending on the subject she is exploring and the visual effect she aims to emphasize, the artist carefully selects the appropriate medium.
Each piece begins with a core concept and a key message. From there, she searches for the metaphorical object that best embodies the idea — followed by the development of the composition and the choice of materials
The artist works from her studio located at C/Mèxic 19, Barcelona, Spain.
To schedule a studio visit, please request an appointment by emailing alina.y.zaikina@gmail.com or sending a direct message via her Instagram account.
10 / 2025
Group Show ‘Everyday Life’, Noho House Gallery
Barcelona, ES
08 / 2025
Solo Show ‘In-Between’, Casa Panot Creative Hub
Barcelona, ES
05 / 2025
Group Show ‘Inner Tropics’, Casa Panot Creative Hub
Barcelona, ES
04 / 2025
Pop-up Solo Show ‘Food Corner’, Paam Project
Barcelona, ES
03 / 2025
Group Show, RAIMA Gallery
Barcelona, ES
02 / 2024
Group Show, Paam Gallery
Barcelona, ES
12 / 2023
Group Show, Galería Beaskoa
Barcelona, ES
11 / 2023
A-FAD Open Studios
Barcelona, ES
11 / 2023
Solo Show ‘Food for Thought’, Toolip Art Gallery
Barcelona, ES
05 / 2023
Finalists Group Show, ‘The First International Toolip Art Contest’
Barcelona, ES
03 / 2023
Group Show, MEAM Hall / Museo Europeo de Arte Moderno
Barcelona, ES
02 / 2023
Group Show ‘The Ways of love’, Paam Project x RAIMA Gallery
Barcelona, ES
12 / 2022
Duo Show x Valentina Sergeeva, ATIPICO
Barcelona, ES
09 / 2022
Group Show ‘Nature Collective’, Toolip Art Gallery
Barcelona, ES
09 / 2022
Group Show, ArtNumber23
Barcelona, ES
05 / 2022
Duo Show x Natalia Politowa, RAIMA Gallery
Barcelona, ES
06 / 2019
Group Show, Capella de MACBA
Barcelona, ES
05 / 2024
THE COLLECTOR IS PRESENT
Barcelona Gallery Weekend, Galería Uxval Gochez.
Barcelona, ES
05 / 2023
First International Toolip Art Contest, 6to Premio.
Barcelona, ES
09 / 2023
Misonny Art Festival
Gáva, ES
07 / 2022
Misonny Art Festival
Girona, ES