Artist Spotlight

About the Artist My name is Ana-Maria Dovan and I’m a Romanian visual artist. My work is constantly evolving as I am still discovering new styles and techniques to express my artistic vision. Inspired by street photography, I am especially drawn to painting people in candid moments, capturing raw emotion, movement, and the stories behind each individual. Street photography is an important source of inspiration for you. What attracts you to candid moments rather than carefully

How would you describe Ecclessence to someone encountering your pieces for the first time? I think the most accurate way to describe Ecclessence to someone encountering my pieces for the first time would be that it's supposed to represent the entirety of visual arts. It pursues audiovisual expression in various forms (such as photography, film, documentary, and video) rather than being limited to a single aspect. My visual mode of expression is directly aligned with my world

Could you tell us a little about yourself and your artistic development? Did you always take a liking to drawing or is it a passion you've discovered later in your life? My name is Aseniya, which means born in autumn - and that actually turned out to be true! I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember. When I was seven, my parents enrolled me in an arts school where my dad worked. I did a bit of everything back then: singing, piano, dancing, and drawing. Honestly, unti

they call us terrorist - no word From what I’ve seen of your work, your Armenian heritage seems to be a significant source of inspiration. Have you always felt creatively connected to your cultural background, or is that something that has evolved into over time? Actually no, quite the opposite. I was born and raised in Russia, and I moved to Armenia only in 2019. Unfortunately, me growing up in a village in the south of Russia left a big mark on me and my identity as I was a