Evgenia Galaktionova

Evgenia is an accomplished artist and illustrator, proudly associated with the Artists Union of Russia. Since 2017, she has collaborated with various esteemed publishers, including Russkiy Ostrov in Vladivostok, Prestizh Buk, 21 Vek Bukva in Moscow and private small-print publishers in Veliky Novgorod. In 2021, she illustrated the first work of A. A. Fadeev's debut work "Razliv," and she also made a significant artistic contribution to the historical-documentary illustrated book "Srazhayas' za Rodinu. Frontovye Podvigi Primortsev" ("Fighting for the Motherland. Frontline Feats of Primorye Residents"), which Russkiy Ostrov released in 2015 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory.

Evgenia's book illustrations garnered well-deserved recognition and a diploma at the prestigious XXIII Far Eastern Book Fair "Pechatny Dvor - 2022." The award acknowledged her innovative approach and visual solutions, particularly in conveying the heroic-patriotic themes prevalent in works by Far Eastern writers. Her artistic versatility shines through a wide array of techniques, ranging from pen and charcoal drawings to exquisite watercolors and oil paintings. With finesse, she captures the essence and ambiance of the times and works confidently with portraits, genre scenes, urban and natural landscapes, and depictions of animals. "The Primorsky taiga, wild rivers, the barely audible creeping tiger, delicate iris — it's all part of our home, familiar and comforting. I wanted to preserve, retain, and capture all of it," she says.