Dr Natalia Jezova

Dr Natalia Jezova

Location: United Kingdom

Dr Natalia Jezova is awards wining artist based in London. She communicates through a painting, film, photography. Her art addresses memory, identity and gender issues. Natalia's artworks are multi-layered, containing their own secrets that viewers are invited to discover. As Natalia says: “What could be more enchanting than a mystery? I suppose, only the love for the mystery and the quest which one embarks on in trying to solve it.”
Natalia’s career began fifteen years ago. BA and MA studies have been a challenge that inspired her to develop work and knowledge. It's leading Natalia to pursue a Professional Doctorate that she successfully obtained from the University of East London in 2021.
A few years ago, Natalia's vision had started to drastically deteriorate. Now she can see only the blurry silhouettes with the double vision effect. This was one of the reasons why Natalia started to use the superimposition technique (in which two images are simultaneously visible over each other) in her art practice. Natalia decided to show how she sees the world around her – a blurry multiple silhouettes.
​​Natalia's work is never quite what first appears to be. Her images depict meticulously controlled compositions characterised by a classical aesthetic, tinged with poetic undertones of timeless desire and romantic. In all her projects, Natalia employs metaphorical or symbolic language to address the underlying forces behind the themes explored in her works. She mixes classical and modern aspects; blur the lines between imagination, reality and memory.

​Most of Natalia's artworks have been placed in numerous private collections internationally.

Natalia’s works are available for purchase as a mixed media on canvas or as a Limited-Edition Prints (maximum 10 prints for each series) on various surfaces, different techniques and sizes. All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed and numbered by author. All works are shipped rolled in a protective tube to any country worldwide. Prices available upon request.

http://www.nataliajezova.com/

Portfolio:

Dialogue series

My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. In this series, I superimpose iconic Old Masters paintings with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life. The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

My works are available for purchase as a mixed media on canvas or as a Limited-Edition Prints (maximum 10 prints for each series) on various surfaces, different techniques and sizes. All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed and numbered by author. All works are shipped rolled in a protective tube to any country worldwide. Prices available upon request.

Fig. 16, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 140x1110cm. “Fig. 16, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 140x1110cm.”

Fig. 16, Dialogue series on Heinrich Muller
My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. For the Fig. 16 I superimpose the Heinrich Muller painting with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life. The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

Fig.17, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 112x141cm. “Fig.17, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 112x141cm.”

Fig.17 on Borovikovskiy.
My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. For the fig. 17 I superimpose Vladimir Borovikovskiy painting with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life. The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

Fig. 9, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 114x145cm. “Fig. 9, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 114x145cm.”

Fig. 3 on Leonardo da Vinci.
My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. For the Fig. 3 I superimpose iconic Leonardo da Vinci painting "Lady with an Ermine" with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life. The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

Fig. 1, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 120x120cm. “Fig. 1, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 120x120cm.”

Fig. 1 on Vermeer.
My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. For the Fig.1 I superimpose iconic Vermeer painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life. The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

Fig. 7, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 110x155cm. “Fig. 7, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 110x155cm.”

Fig. 7 on Leonardo da Vinci.
My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. For the Fig. 7 I superimpose iconic Leonardo da Vinci painting "Mona Lisa" with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life. The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

Fig. 12, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 100x134cm. “Fig. 12, Dialogue series. Mixed media on canvas, 100x134cm. ”

Fig. 12 on Cleo de Merode.
My latest project, Dialogue, explores the intersection of past and present, reinterpreting historical themes of gender inequality and the female role in society through a contemporary lens. For the Fig. 12 I superimpose iconic image of the Cleo de Merode with self-portraits interwoven with elements of floral still life. The recurring motif of flowers and the female figure symbolises two intertwined forces—both nurturing and life-giving—offering a poetic reflection on strength, femininity, and transformation.

Double Vision series

To see a World in a Grain of Sand,
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand,
And Eternity in an hour”
William Blake.

A few years ago, my vision had started to drastically deteriorate. Now I can see only the blurry silhouettes with the double vision effect. This is how the Double Vision series came to life. I decided to show how I see the world around me – a blurry multiple silhouettes.
My work is never quite what first appears to be. My images depict meticulously controlled compositions characterised by a classical aesthetic, tinged with poetic undertones of timeless desire and romantic. For the Double Vision series, I choose fragile flowers (they have many hidden meanings) to create developed meanings that invite the viewer to participate in ‘decoding’ the symbolic sense.