The magazine "Perspective", May 2018
Alexandra Otieva belongs to the certain type of artists who are not tired of experiments, of opening up new facets of her creative self, whether it's watercolour, print on china or author’s scarves. Her style of life can be defined today by the term "self-made" – a philosophy according to which a person creates himself only. Being a sensitive creative personality and a manager at the same time, Alexandra got used to rely only on herself. Today she is a popular artist whose works are highly appreciated by audience and collectors.
Alexandra, how it happened so that Côte d'Azur became the... Read more
The newspaper "Monaco", March 2017
On the eve of March 8 – International Woman's Day – I want to talk to you about flowers. Traditionally, women are given bouquets on this day. For men, the choice is offered among a variety of types and colour shades of flowers, and knowing their meaning you can not only give a bouquet, but also express your feelings in the language of flowers.
Unfortunately, the flowers quickly fade, bringing only a short-time joy. I appeal to you, men! Give flowers, but also think about the original gift – a picture with flowers that will remain forever and which will delight your beloved one day after... Read more
The magazine "Leaving Italy", 2017
She chose one of the most difficult techniques in painting – watercolour on wet sheet, when the picture is drawn in one go, and one cannot stop even for a cup of hot coffee for many long hours, because nothing can be corrected afterwards. One smallest mistake – and at once the whole work is thrown out. Why did Alexandra Otieva prefer not just watercolour, but also wet paper to all types of painting? The artist told about this and many other things to the magazine Living Italy...
"In my opinion, watercolour is underestimated" – said Alexandra, – "so I started to study it and remain devoted... Read more
Newspaper "Monaco", June 2015
The first impression of the watercolours by Alexandra Otieva evokes emotions: the mild sadness of a light autumn day, the light and festivity of a snowy Russian winter, a special vitality enclosed in bright colours of the sunrise. Emotional depth and versatility are the main qualities not only of watercolours, but also of the author who chooses one of the most complex types of painting.
The technique of watercolour on the wet sheet consists in abundant wetting the sheet with water from both sides and applying paints in one go. This technique, applied by William Turner for the first time,... Read more
The newspaper "Monaco", July 2015
On the 6th of June in Moscow there was held the 13th Vienna Ball, in which Alexandra OTIEVA took part, presenting her picture "The Bay" in soft pastel colours for charity auction. Ahead she will take part in the events of the Year of Russia in Monaco. The nearest and future plans will be discussed in our conversation with the master of watercolours.
Alexandra, at the Vienna Ball you wore unusually beautiful dress in bright floral printing. Is it the print from your picture?
Yes, this bright silk dress is made themed on my painting "Poppies".
How many dresses were made using flower... Read more
The magazine "Black Tie", 2015
I met Alexandra Otieva at the Vienna Ball in Moscow, where the artist presented her watercolour "The bay" for a charity lottery.
Alexandra, at the Vienna Ball, many guests were attracted by your unusually beautiful dress in bright floral printing.
Thank you, this silk dress is made themed on my painting "Poppies". In my opinion, it is a wonderful idea – to transfer watercolours to fabrics and create very feminine, romantic dresses from them. This is my second flower dress. The first was made especially for my personal exhibition and was based on the picture "Peonies in bloom."
And... Read more
The magazine "Assorti", 2014
Alexandra Otieva is a modern, actively working demanded artist born in Russia. She is master of watercolours. After experiencing the influence of the Russian school of painting with watercolour on a wet sheet, Alexandra expresses herself in different genres, reflecting her inner world. Emotional depth and versatility are the main quality not only of watercolours, but also of the author herself who chose one of the most complex techniques of painting. Thanks to the bright or transparent shades and details, the artist creates works that inspire reflection and dreaming. She demonstrates that... Read more
The newspaper "Monaco", March 2017
From 4 to 10 March 2017 a solo exhibition of the artist Alexandra OTIEVA will be held in AIAPUNESCO Monaco at 10 Quai Antoine 1-er, Monaco, ground floor. The exhibition will be open from 14.00 to 18.00. Free admission.
Why is this exposition worth visiting? We are already well acquainted with the watercolour works of the author, we wrote about them more than once, but now Alexandra Otieva presents her latest project besides a traditional one – a collection of exclusive silk scarves called "Journey to a dream", which was highly appreciated and recognized by both professionals, and... Read more
The magazine "Monaco", 2016
"I admire the watercolour paintings by Alexandra Otieva! They have a lot of light, colour, style and soul! "
Tatiana Tridvornova
Alexandra Otieva was born in Saratov. Since 2004 she lives in France. She works in watercolour on a wet paper. In her portfolio there are more than 200 works. Some of them took a rightful place in private collections in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Saratov, London, Monaco, Nice, Paris, Boston, Montreux, Geneva... The author's paintings can be divided into five series: flowers, landscapes, still lifes, impressions and Russian winter. Alexandra's works have large... Read more
The newspaper "Monaco", March 2018
Exclusive limited collection of silk scarves "Journey to a dream" by Alexandra Otieva, France.
On the eve of the 8th of March – International Woman's Day – every real man is bothered by the most important question: which gift can give pleasure and emphasize the uniqueness, beauty and femininity of a beloved wife, mother, daughter, or a girlfriend demanding of details and quality. In addition to the banal and predictable gifts, there is something that will not only emphasize the taste of the presenter, but will also create the most extraordinary mood for the one who will come into contact... Read more
The magazine "Assorti", 2014
In August 2014 in the hall La Rotonde in Beaulieu-sur-Mer (2/08 At 19:00 – Vernissage by invitation, 3/08 – free admission) there will be another personal exhibition of the famous artist Alexandra Otieva, whose author's style was formed in Russia in the 1990s, which was a difficult period not only for art, but for a country itself, where many things were subjected to total rethinking – it is an opportunity to understand oneself, one's destiny, one's devotion to the chosen path.
It's always difficult to talk about art: it's a conversation about visual images which are difficult to be... Read more