When The Night Begins

Marija Lopatkina
@malheureuxx__
60 x 60 cm
Oil on wooden panel, 2024
 
In my work, I explore the idea of a beginning as the moment of recognizing one’s true self - a point at which confidence, self-acceptance, and inner peace begin to emerge. For me, a beginning is not necessarily the start of something new, but rather the moment when a person becomes comfortable being alone with themselves. It is the ability to embrace solitude despite doubts, fears, and conflicting desires, and to find value in one’s own presence. Through my work, I reflect on this process of personal growth and the search for harmony within oneself.
 
Marija Lopatkina (2002) is a Tallinn-based artist whose practice combines technical precision with an exploration of emotion and perception. Her work focuses on themes of the female body, personal growth, and psychological transformation, while drawing inspiration from Cubism and Neo-Futurism to create expressive and dynamic visual narratives.