Emma Shelamov will present her vision of the wonder of the world in Petrozavodsk

The upcoming exhibition of Emilia Shelamova entitled “Gardens of Semiramis” will be an immersion in the artist’s work, combining painting, graphics and unique products from author’s ceramics. The exhibition will open its doors in the Exhibition Hall of the House of Crafts and will be available from November 13 to December 19, 2026.

The name of the exhibition is not accidental – it refers to the legendary gardens of Semiramis, one of the seven wonders of antiquity, personifying the idea of a man-made flowering paradise and the embodiment of harmony. Emilia Shelamov offers her own, deeply personal understanding of this topic. In her works, an original world is born, inhabited by graceful, fragile creatures, outlandish plants, majestic ferns and intricate weaves of vines. The exposition will please visitors with picturesque and graphic paintings of various sizes, exploring themes of nature, solitude and the sphere of dreams. The artist’s palette, recognizable thanks to deep shades of emerald, needles and deep blue, is spectacularly complemented by bold color accents. An important part of the exhibition will be the collection of author’s ceramics, demonstrating another facet of Shelamova’s talent.

Interestingly, the origins of the creative path of Emilia Shelamova lie in the musical sphere. Born into a family of architects from Petrozavodsk, she received a classical musical education, graduating from the state piano conservatory.

A special influence on the formation of the unique author's style had the works of such masters as Peter Bruegel, Andrew Wyatt and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Over the past few years, the artist has been devoting her skills to a professional academic drawing studio, honing her technique and developing her unique writing style.