About the Artist

Artem Struyanskiy is a multimedia artist with primary focus in drawing and painting, where he explores the intersections of contemporary image, scientific thought, and mysticism. His works have been exhibited internationally, including at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, Libby Leshgold Gallery, and MOEC + RBC Media Gallery in Canada, International Astronautical Congress in the Netherlands, 2,04 Gallery in Russia, as well as Hubbell Street Galleries and Isabelle Percy West Gallery in the United States.  Notably, his artwork also reached the International Space Station as part of the Moon Gallery’s mission, bridging the earthly and the ethereal. 

Artem holds an MFA in Visual Arts from the University of British Columbia (2022), where he received the B.C. Binning Fellowship. He earned a BFA in Painting and Drawing from California College of the Arts in San Francisco and an AA in Graphic Design from Stroganov Moscow State University of Arts and Industry. His diverse academic background, spanning institutions in Canada, the United States, and Russia, shapes his interdisciplinary approach to artmaking. Residencies have been integral to Artem’s practice, providing platforms for both experimentation and collaborative exploration. He has participated in notable programs such as the Leaning Out of Windows (LOoW) project in collaboration with physicists, the Vermont Studio Center Residency, the St. Petersburg Art Residency (SPAR), and the AICAD New York Studio Residency Program. His recent contribution URP Painting to The Wrong Biennale allowed him to explore digital aspects of visual storytelling, integrating traditional and contemporary techniques. 

Artem’s work reflects a dedication to both the materiality of painting and its conceptual possibilities.  Through a range of exhibitions—from duo shows like his recent presentation at 221A Studios in Vancouver in collaboration with Sai Di to group exhibitions such as Protean Lattice at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery—he engages with themes of expanded painting, architecture, and the unseen structures of the universe. These exhibitions include collaborations and solo explorations that continuously expand his thematic interests. 

In addition to his exhibition history, Artem has been recognized with multiple awards, including the B.C.  Binning Memorial Fellowship and the San Francisco Curator’s Award, underscoring his commitment to innovation within his field. His work is also documented in publications such as Leaning Out of Windows:  An Art and Physics Collaboration (2023), bridging his artistic practice with scientific discourse.