The Hyde Gallery is delighted to present At the Tips of a Butterfly’s Wings, a new collection of works by contemporary artist Anna Oborotova.
Building on the quiet introspection of her previous exhibition, Behind Closed Eyes, this new collection deepens Anna Oborotova’s exploration of serenity, stillness, and inner contemplation. Her paintings invite viewers into calm, meditative spaces where time appears suspended and emotion is expressed through subtle gesture, colour, and atmosphere.
At the centre of this collection is the female figure - both powerful and tender, intimate yet universal. Anna’s women are not portraits of specific individuals, but timeless presences that embody grace, strength, and introspection. They exist in a space between memory and imagination, carrying a quiet emotional resonance that feels deeply human.
Inspired by classical iconography, Oborotova creates images that possess an almost sacred stillness. Her compositions echo the symbolic language of icons, where posture, gaze, and gesture carry meaning beyond the visible. Through this visual language, Anna transforms contemporary portraiture into something timeless and contemplative.
Her distinctive use of layered textures and luminous colour gives each work remarkable depth and softness. Delicate transitions of tone, combined with expressive brushwork, create surfaces that feel both ethereal and grounded. Much like the gentle flutter of butterfly wings, each painting carries a sense of fragility, beauty, and transformation.
Working intuitively, Anna allows each composition to emerge gradually, balancing spontaneity with harmony. The result is a body of work that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
At the Tips of a Butterfly’s Wings is a celebration of feminine presence, serenity, and quiet strength - a collection that invites reflection and offers moments of stillness in an increasingly fast-moving world.