Sitora Brejneva

I am a multidisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of painting, graphic art, and book illustration. My creative practice explores human emotions, memory, and cultural narratives through visual storytelling.

My works have been exhibited in international galleries in London, Moscow, and Tashkent and have been selected for prestigious art programs. I continuously evolve as an artist, experimenting with materials and techniques to create works that inspire dialogue, evoke emotion, and shift perception.

Sitora Brejneva (Muradova)

Artist | Illustrator | Architect | Educator
📷 Instagram: @sbrejneva.art
📧 Email: sitorabrejneva@gmail.com
📍 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

About Me

I am a multidisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of painting, graphic art, and book illustration. My creative practice explores human emotions, memory, and cultural narratives through visual storytelling.

My works have been exhibited in international galleries in London, Moscow, and Tashkent and have been selected for prestigious art programs. I continuously evolve as an artist, experimenting with materials and techniques to create works that inspire dialogue, evoke emotion, and shift perception.

Education

• Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Construction (2005–2010) – Architecture
• Benkov College of Arts (2000–2003) – Book Illustration
• Additional training: AutoCAD, 3D Max, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop

Professional Experience

• 2009–2014 – Practicing Architect
• 2014–2018 – Freelance Artist (commission-based works)
• Since 2018 – Founder of a private art studio for children and adults (workshops and art courses)
• 2021–2024 – Illustrator for ALTASPERA Publishing
• Since 2018 – Active participation in exhibitions, fairs, and international art residencies

Selected Exhibitions & Projects

• 2025 – ArtKazan Exhibition on Data-Art, UN Women
• 2024 – ArtKazan Residency on Data-Art, UN Women
• 2024 – WE Art Market, Tashkent
• 2024 – Group Exhibition “Mirror,” Masterskayauz Center, Tashkent
• 2024 – “Creations of the Future,” A3 Gallery (Moscow)
• 2023 – “We Are Against Violence,” Nemolchi.uz, Tashkent
• 2023 – BOOMER Gallery (London, Tower Bridge district)
• 2023 – BONUM FACTUM Art Fair, Tashkent
• 2022 – Finalist, Luxembourg Art Prize

Collaborations & Publications

• ALTASPERA Inc. — Book illustrations
• Illustrator for Magical Fairy Tales by Alexandra Gami
• Illustrator for One-Word Multirhyme by Alexander Gami
• Creator of a collection of NFT illustrations
• Monumental mural works, including restaurant facade for LUNA (Turkey)

Additional Activities

• Conducting workshops in acrylic painting and pastel
• Preparing teenagers for admission to art universities
• Developing author-led painting and illustration courses

Skills

• Mixed media painting techniques
• Book illustration and graphic design
• Architectural drawing
• Art education and mentoring
• Exhibition preparation and gallery collaboration
• Photography
• Chess player