Dragon Mural
Hawaiian series
Icon series
Bedtime Stories
Wild series
fun painting

BEDTIME STORIES

My current series of paintings is a narrative told from the perspective of a little flower and its friends – magical characters whose world is on the verge of mysterious, unsettling events. These events place them in a new context, far from the familiar, fairy-tale world. The series includes both oil paintings and acrylic works.

NOTES FROM HAWAII

Watercolors created during my two-year stay in Hawaii. This is an artistic journey through landscapes and cultures that were previously unknown to me. Each painting captures my reflections, emotions, and moments spent discovering a new reality. It’s an exploration of places, people, and nature, expressed through painterly studies that tell the story of this remarkable period in my life.

"Dreams" - Zheny Eugen Shen, 30 x 50cm, 2023, Watercolors

WILD

In a world dominated by all-consuming social media, where traditional canons blur and standards continually shift, I embark on a journey to rediscover my primitive self. This series represents my return to a raw, animalistic, wild, and aggressive form of art. In the search for my own deep artistic identity, I explore the ever-changing canon of beauty. The large-scale, striking paintings capture the chaotic essence of this exploration, delving into the evolution of beauty in the post digital world.

ICONS

Personal and emotional, at times dark and mysterious, yet occasionally playful and ironic, this series explores my inner world through a departure from traditional painting techniques and naturalistic depiction. Embracing drawing and symbolism, it draws inspiration from Slavic icons, prison tattoos, and the poetry of Yesenin.

"Blue" - Zheny Eugen Shen, acrylic and gold leaves on canvas, 100 x 120, 2017
Smok mural

DRAGON MURAL

The Dragon Mural is a charitable improvisational project created for an orphanage in Bogacica. Executed in mixed media, it became not only a vibrant decoration but also a symbol of strength, freedom, and imagination that inspires the children. This project combines creativity and support, bringing joy and beauty into the lives of the orphanage’s residents.

zheny shen art

For general enquiries, images of available works, and a price list, email my studio manager at zhenyshen@gmail.com

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