Nadya Tolokonnikova -Print

Painting Description

Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20, September 2022

Nadya Tolokonnikova, Надежда Андреевна Толоконникова, Is a Russian activist, known for her advocacy for free speech rights in Russia and grew in popularity with her participation in the Russian feminist punk rock band Pussy Riot. One action Nadya participated in was on August 12, 2012, at the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Saviour where she performed and was arrested for “hooliganism,” and jailed for over a year on the political grounds that her acts were anti-religious. She was named “prisoner of conscience,” by Amnesty International. More recently Nadya helped co-found UkraineDAO, a decentralized Web3 NFT-based group raising millions for Ukrainian civilians in the art community.

Nadya Tolokonnikova, September 2022 is an acrylic portrait on 16 x 20 canvas. Based on a photo from a press conference after her release with the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in the backdrop. Being inspired by the recent work for Ukrainians the artist was motivated to highlight the activist and her work for free speech in Russia. The artist was also inspired by the activist role in Russia, speaking out against Putin while also against western imperialism, and state and church-sponsored prosecution. Yellows, tans, and oranges signify the beauty of the moment. Depicting the Cathedral in the background depicts the interest the artist has in religious art history while also supporting acts of conscience.

Product Description

Premium Semi-Gloss paper. Printed with archival pigment ink on thick acid-free and semi-glossy 200 gsm / 80 lb fine art paper.

Archival Matte paper. Printed with archival pigment ink on thick acid-free Museum Quality Matte 250 gsm / 110 lb fine art paper.

Stretched Canvas. Canvasses are stretched on a wooden frame and are a mixed Polyester and Cotton canvas.

Shipped in sturdy packaging.