Once in a Blue Moon: A Conversation

Have you wanted to learn more about the inspiration for the Artwork in the Lobby Gallery? Join in the conversation on the “Once in a Blue Moon” on Thursday, March 20th at 5:30pm. Please RSVP for complimentary entrance and to receive your drink ticket. Enjoy wine and charcuterie during the presentation and enjoy the opportunity to ask your burning questions about the art exhibition “Once in a Blue Moon". It will be on view at the Art Ovation Hotel through May 4th, 2025. The presentation and conversation will be focused on the background and inspiration of the artwork and the artist.

Contact: Robyn Holl, Cultural Curator at [email protected]

Born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Natasha Dikareva started creating at a young age and her passion for the visual arts led to pursuing a BFA in graphics at the Kiev State Academy of Art and Design. The narrow standard of approved art of Soviet realism inadvertently pushed Dikareva to develop her own symbolic language. Dikareva immigrated to Minneapolis and received her MFA from the University of Minnesota in 2004. After graduating, she moved to San Francisco where she lived and worked for 15 years. In 2020 she relocated to the East Coast. She now splits her time between Newmarket, NH and Sarasota, FL, working on series-based sculptures that reflect her personal life and the events around the world. From the mythical forest creatures inspired by the wildlife of New England to the haunting images of war-torn Ukraine, Dikareva's work showcases the range and depth of her artistic vision.
"My work is best described as narrative, surreal, and otherworldly. Through my sculptures, I invite viewers into a dream-scape where reality and imagination coexist. My influences range from ancient Greek mythology to Eastern philosophies of spiritual transformation. I am interested in depicting the human experience using charged symbolism through which anyone can immerse themselves into a myriad of metaphorical possibilities. Through the back door of the subconscious, I find escape routes from the mundane. I hope that my sculptures resonate with audiences on a profound level, encouraging them to contemplate the complexities of life and the ever-changing world we inhabit."

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