Siméon Artamonov (b.1988, Russia) is a London-based fine artist working in oil paint, works on paper, and digital media. Born in Russia and raised in France, Artamonov trained at École Estienne and GOBELINS School of Image in Paris. Artamonov's practice draws on Cubism and geometric abstraction to explore identity, memory, and culture through vibrant colour and form. Artamonov's paintings are held in international private and corporate collections and have been exhibited widely in London, including at Espacio Gallery and Candid Arts. Below, Artamonov reflects on his practice in his own words.
My work explores the intersection of memory, emotion, and the visual language of colour and form. Through oil painting, works on paper, and digital media, I create vibrant compositions that invite viewers into contemplative spaces where the familiar becomes dreamlike.
I'm drawn to the way Cubism fragments and reconstructs reality—how separate elements can merge into something entirely new. This modernist approach allows me to transform landscapes, both real and imagined, into rhythmic visual experiences. My compositions pulse with an innate musicality, a quality I attribute to growing up surrounded by music.
Colour is central to my practice. I use bold, saturated palettes and geometric patterns to evoke joy and tranquillity simultaneously. The interplay of solid forms and intricate motifs creates a tactile quality—viewers often describe wanting to touch the surface of the paintings.
My series Reminiscence explores imaginary landscapes where colourful trees and radiant suns exist in atmospheric dreamscapes. In my abstract works, undulating shapes and glowing orbs float across the canvas, capturing fleeting moments of beauty and the bittersweet nature of memory.
My background in digital design informs how I translate emotions and concepts into visual narratives. I'm interested in depicting the idea of a place rather than its exact likeness, creating scenes that exist somewhere between memory and imagination.
Painting is a simple way to make sure you take notice. It reminds you of something you like, something you are. It is a way to share experiences and communicate in another language.
— Siméon Artamonov
