ITAS Podcast Season 7, Ep.8
Fine art photographer Kristina Varaksina has traveled from Russia to California, to New York, and then to London to create an environment and opportunities for pursuing her creative career. Kristina’s work is internationally recognized and awarded by professional art and photography organizations. In her portraiture, Kristina is telling vulnerable stories about the personal struggles of her subjects, social injustice, and other issues of our times.
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About Kristina Varaksina
Kristina explores the vulnerabilities, insecurities, and self-search of a woman and an artist. Her work is a creative response to what’s going on in the world and her immediate environment.
Through visual symbolism, carefully curated color palettes, and thoughtful lighting she reflects the strongest emotions she and her subjects experience.
Work by Kristina Varaksina
Links and references
Official website: kristinavaraksina.com
Instagram: instagram.com/kristinavaraksina
Upcoming workshop in London: fujifilm-houseofphotography.com