Pkok curated art

Meet Olga Shpak (X: @OlgaShpakArt), a conceptual staged art photographer based in Novosibirsk, Russia, who brings a rich narrative sensibility to her work, shaped by more than a decade of professional experience. 

Merging fantasy with reality, she constructs visual worlds born from imagination and symbolism. Her approach to staged photography transforms the genre into a space for personal myth-making and introspective storytelling. 

Olga's background in philology, with a focus on mythopoeics, deepens her visual narratives, blending language, archetypes, and visual metaphor.

Delve into this thread to find out more about Olga’s art.
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Mythology, and its reinterpretation, plays a central role in Olga’s oeuvre. Through carefully constructed scenes, she explores themes of life, death, and rebirth—using allegory and metaphor to challenge conventional narratives. 

These staged compositions are never mere recreations of ancient stories; they are reimaginings that offer contemporary meaning. Each photograph invites the viewer to enter a parallel world, both intimate and universal in its emotional charge.
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A self-identified queer artist, Olga incorporates gender exploration and identity as evolving themes in her work. Initially subtle, these ideas emerged more fully through personal transformation and love, particularly influenced by her relationship with her partner. 

Today, many of her works act as visual letters of love and resilience. In the Russian socio-political context, where queer voices face increasing censorship, her practice becomes a powerful act of visibility and protest.
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Olga’s stylistic range is both refined and cinematic. From early influences rooted in the chiaroscuro of Old Master paintings to her present-day leanings toward surrealism, her photographic language is distinct. 

She frequently casts models who evoke a timeless presence, minimizing makeup and post-production to preserve authenticity. Her visual stories are often understated yet emotionally resonant, inviting reflection rather than dictating interpretation.
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