"My passion is taking women portraits to show the inner beauty, strength and tenderness. I love taking classical and fine art portraits."
Originally from Ukraine, Arina Yakovenko is a fine art photographer located in Chandler, Arizona. Through her creative and careful use of light and shadow, color, framing, props, and arranged compositions, Arina's self-portraits create narratives that reflect a rich inner world full of delicate strength and emotion.
Arina's form is either visible, masked, or partially in or out of frame. The presentation of everyday household objects or elements found in nature create nuanced connections between what is seen (i.e. the visual details presented in each frame) and what cannot be seen (the intangible details or emotions that live beneath the surface). Each independent scene is like a frame still into the mind of the artist. Each detail in each image join together to reveal congruent and overarching narratives of self-reflection.
Arina's attention to visual details create delicate layers of depth, which also create personal meaning for the artist. Arina's classical and cinematic self-portraits are microcosmic poems. Her thoughtful and tender approach evoke worlds of inner beauty. Each composed scene frames a subtle, yet intricate narrative that invites observation, contemplation, and the need to gaze inward.
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