Natalya Olin

Nationality: Russian, French

Raised in a creative environment, I developed a passion for art alongside my mother—an architect and artist. I began drawing and painting in her classes, at summer camps, and through training with artist friends. Over time, I expanded my practice internationally: exploring sculpture with Russian artist Vadim Kirillov in Moscow, watercolour with British-Swedish artist Margaret Sellmark in Stockholm, and oil and pastel painting under French artist Marie-Laure Besnard in Divonne-les-Bains.

Inspired by everyday life and the beauty found in light and shadow, composition, music, and movement, my work blends colour, energy, and storytelling to express emotion and capture fleeting moments of presence. I enjoy exploring different media and challenging myself through new themes, styles, and motifs—immersing myself in the moment while seeking what lies beneath the surface.

Recent exhibitions include fundraising events for Médecins Sans Frontières and Cancer Support Switzerland, as well as showcases in Geneva at the World Health Organization (WHO), Palais des Nations, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and at HLTH Europe Art Gallery (Amsterdam)— which aligns with my parallel work in international humanitarian affairs.