Encrypted Happening, Art exhibit of sculpture installation June 4, 2006

Dikareva's sculptural work transforms clay, metal and other media into totems of the imagination. Her columns, cages, eggs, and human forms are simultaneously recognizable and ambiguous. What appear to be abraded, corroded surfaces bear the passage of time and refute it as well. The multivalent forms bespeak the beginnings of Western civilization -- its ancient sites, its mythology, its cross-cultural influences -- and address our contemporary attempts to reclaim a spiritual center in the past. "I try to challenge the viewer's perception and create a sense of mystery," Dikareva explains, "so when the viewer walks into the space he is immersed into a myriad of metaphorical possibilities."

Originally from Kiev, Ukraine, Natasha received advanced fine arts training in Ukraine and Russia. In June 2004, she also received an MFA from the University of Minnesota. Over the past ten years Dikareva has participated in solo and group exhibitions both in the United States and abroad, and has been selected for several artist residencies and scholarships. Natasha established herself in the US since mid-nineties and now she lives and works in San Francisco.

Official Website: http://dikarevart.com