Yuliya Kosulnikova
Yuliya Kosulnikova: Exploring Quiet Beauty Through Gouache
Yuliya Kosulnikova, born in Ukraine, is a contemporary artist whose distinctive style resides within the medium of gouache—a watercolor binder known for its opacity and ability to achieve rich, velvety hues. While biographical details about her formative years remain scarce, her artistic journey began unexpectedly amidst the walls of a psychoneurological asylum in Volosovo (Len
ingrad region), where she honed her craft as a self-taught artist.
Early Influences: Kosulnikova’s initial exposure to art occurred through Lyalya Tarshina, a volunteer at the orphanage where she resided. Tarshina recognized Kosulnikova's talent and encouraged her artistic pursuits.
The Asylum Landscape: Her primary inspiration stems from observing the environment of medical institutions – hospitals and psychoneurological asy…
