Kseniya Rai Discusses Light, Water, and the Sensory Experience of Painting

In an interview featured in Singulart Magazine on October 16, 2026, artist Kseniya Rai shared insights about her Pools series, which delves into themes of water, light, and architecture to inspire reflection. Residing in Cyprus, she mentioned the Mediterranean Sea, swimming pools, and sunlight as key influences on her interest in reflections. Rai highlighted The Moment Before as a key piece, depicting a figure poised near water to convey a sense of hesitation. Her artistic evolution transitioned from representing the world to exploring perception, motivated by her grandfather. Having lived in Ukraine, Portugal, Germany, and Cyprus, her style shifted from cubism to a focus on light and water. Her works blend surrealism with abstraction, and her Signals series critiques technology's effects on relationships, featuring notable pieces like Receiver, Joy of existence, and XXL Landscape at 5.51 PM.