Alyona has been immersed in art from a very young age. When she was 12 years old, Alyona's family relocated from Russia to the U.S. This monumental experience impacted Alyona in many ways. Traveling across the globe and adapting to a different culture highlighted the importance of finding the constants amongst the variables - the common topics that bring all humans together, art being one of them. From web design to video editing, Alyona explored many different mediums while growing up. She studied at the University of West Florida, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with a Minor in Fine Art in 2015. For the last six years, Alyona has been applying her skills towards growing her own business and artistic career. “CosmicBerry” has been her alias since 2011, the meaning of which unfolded to her with time. "Cosmic" is where she draws most of her inspiration - the awareness of the vast infinity that is our universe. "Berry" is something small, a product of nature on Earth, something that can be held. Combined, these two words sum up the idea behind Alyona's artwork - a piece of the cosmos, a tangible bit of the unknown.
My work encompasses drawing, painting, and digital illustration. A coalescence of elements of nature and ether, many of my paintings explore themes of conscious expansion and mysticism. Through sharing my art with the world I aim to inspire others to tap into their own well of infinite creative potential. I believe that as we find our way back to our hearts through community, art, music, and movement, we can truly heal ourselves and our beautiful planet.