ABOUT ME

My art is my vision, my lifestyle, my passion, my healer
Yana Istoshina is a contemporary visual artist working at the intersection of visionary art, symbolism, and immersive spatial experience. Her practice explores the relationship between inner states and external reality, translating psychological and spiritual processes into visual form.
Yana holds a degree in Graphic Design, which provided a strong foundation in composition, color theory, and visual communication.. Over time, her work evolved beyond applied design into a deeply personal artistic language that integrates archetypal imagery, cultural symbolism, and meditative exploration.
Her artworks are characterized by layered narratives, where organic forms, human figures, and symbolic structures intertwine. Drawing inspiration from ancient traditions, Eastern philosophy, and contemporary consciousness studies, she creates images that function both as aesthetic objects and as tools for introspection.
A distinctive element of Yana’s work is her exploration of light as a transformative medium. Through the use of fluorescent pigments and dual-layer compositions, her pieces reveal hidden dimensions under ultraviolet light, shifting the viewer’s perception and emphasizing the coexistence of visible and invisible realities.

Manifestation.
Acrylic on mdf.
2023
In addition to her studio practice, Istoshina has developed a mobile immersive gallery space, presented at international festivals and events.
Acting as both artist and curator, she brings together her own works alongside pieces by visionary artists from around the world, fostering a shared visual and symbolic language.
These environments combine visual art, light, textiles, and atmosphere to create immersive, contemplative spaces that invite viewers into expanded states of perception.

Currently based in Poland, Yana continues to expand her artistic practice through painting, textile-based works, and multidisciplinary installations. Her long-term vision includes the creation of a permanent art and retreat space dedicated to the exploration of consciousness, nature, and creative expression.
