Danova, Daria

Daria Danova is a Ukrainian-born artist currently residing in France, recognized for her evocative figurative paintings that intertwine hyperrealism, surrealism, and symbolic narratives. Her work delves into themes of identity, memory, and the fluid nature of reality, often reflecting the profound impact of displacement and resilience.

Having nurtured her artistic passion since childhood, Danova established her own studio in Ukraine, where she conducted workshops and exhibitions. The onset of war compelled her to leave her homeland, leading her to rebuild her life and artistic journey in France. This personal odyssey of loss and adaptation profoundly influences her creative expression.

Danova’s artistry has been showcased in various exhibitions across France, including:

• 70th and 71st Salon de Charenton at Espace Art et Liberté
• Salon Expo4Art at Halle des Blancs Manteaux
• Le Monde d’Après at Fondation Lorenzo Padilla
• Future for Humanity at Fondation Lorenzo Padilla

During participation in the Colors Festival 2024 in Champigny-sur-Marne, an immersive street art exhibition held in a 300 m² venue, Danova created two large-scale frescoes.

One depicted fantastical jellyfish, while the other featured a majestic whale soaring over a red bridge, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the United States.

These works were part of the festival’s theme, “Nature Reclaims Its Rights,” and aimed to blend surreal imagery with environmental narratives.