Venera Murkovski ((free)) — Must Try

One evening, a lost traveler stumbled into town, exhausted and afraid. The villagers were too busy arguing to notice. But Venera brought the traveler warm tea and asked, “What did you see out there?”

— Venera

Murkovski's most celebrated works include "The Eruption of the Volcano" (1910), a dynamic, swirling piece that captures the energy of a fiery volcano; "The Dance of the Colors" (1915), a vibrant, abstract composition that embodies the dynamism of early 20th-century art; and "The City in Flux" (1925), a seminal work that explores the urban landscape as a kaleidoscope of movement and energy. Her art has been exhibited extensively, including at the influential Russian art salons, such as the Union of Artists and the Society of Modern Artists. venera murkovski

Born in the late 19th century in Moscow, Venera Murkovski was introduced to the world of art from a young age. Her father, a successful artist himself, encouraged her early explorations of color and form. Murkovski's talent quickly became apparent, and she began to receive formal training in the arts from prominent Russian schools. Her studies at the prestigious Moscow Art School immersed her in the works of influential Russian masters, including Kandinsky and Malevich. One evening, a lost traveler stumbled into town,

I’ve included a few shots from this week’s session in the gallery below. They are moody, a bit dark, and certainly not "perfect" by social media standards. But they are honest. And I think that is the only thing art really needs to be. Her art has been exhibited extensively, including at

Stay curious, and stay present.