Kristina Tonev Art

16/06/2026

“Several works in ‘Local Yokel’ incorporate the literal stuff of east Anglia - its turf, crops, sand, straw, or timber. Kristina Tonev’s installation Immortal Wheat(2026) consists of numerous square slabs of earth encased in mesh frames and hung from the ceiling by chains, forming a series of tiers or “steps’. Each has been sown with wheat and inverted, so that the crop will grow downward over the course of the summer - eight fragments of the world turned upside-down. Offsetting the live organic matter of the installation is an elaborately stitched-together ‘net’ of dry wheat that extends across the floor with almost Baroque flamboyance, an earthbound counterpart to the aerial arable plots.” James Cahill, June 2026

Local Yokel, curated by Clare Palmier at The Art Station , is open till 22nd August.

Photos by Doug Atfield.

16/06/2026

When you visit a location, you don't leave a bit of yourself behind; instead, you take a fragment of that place with you and carry it in your heart.

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Slow down. Reconnect. Build bridges between us.

Snape Maltings puzzle is out now.

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13/06/2026

LIVE painting at Dedham Vale Vineyard as part of Art on Vines opening event has taken an unexpected turn!

What was planned to be a single painting demonstration, turned into an interactive 4 hour painting session, started by my son, soon joined by other curious kids wanting to try.

The initial answer was always the same: "No, I'm not good at painting". I always say there is a magic little word to reframe it with anything that you feel not good at - YET!

After couple more rounds same child came back and I asked again. This was so rewarding to see, the proud face after they left their mark on canvas in front of the setting with hundreds of people. Same child came back to see if I 'fixed' the mark, but | left exactly as it is, as it is as valuable as my mark, if not more valuable to me!

It was such a great exercise as a painter, I felt uncomfortable (my eye was twitching at times), but it really helped to loosen up and have fun.

Thank you to all the children and their parents and families, who contributed to this LIVE session.

Thank you to my family for always supporting me in my art journey.

13/06/2026

Before doors opened to Art on Vines, the great dog Galileo (I hope I spelled it correctly, Dedham Vale Vineyard) was the essential part of setting up, being the boss that he is, roaming gracefully with occasional order check and very rightfully getting a back scratch. I loved having his striking poses next to my fire animal paintings.

Shall I paint Gali next?

11/06/2026

Thank you for my pre-launch wine Dedham Vale Vineyard! I can’t wait to try it! 🥂

See you tomorrow to celebrate new wine launch surrounded by amazing art at Art on Vines , group exhibition curated by Rik Saggers.

Music, food and great company!

🎨 I will be painting LIVE 4-10pm, inside where the bar is and where the wine is stocked (of course) ! 🥂🎉

09/06/2026

I am thrilled to have been selected for an incredible collaborative event in Constable Country at Dedham Vale Vineyard as part of the Art on Vines group show, curated by Rik saggers.

I will be painting live this Friday (12th June) during the event's opening hours.

Wine, Art and great company!

Update: The tickets are sold out, so I hope you got one and I will see you there!🎨🙌🏻

06/06/2026

Local Yokel art exhibition curated by Clare Palmier will open doors on 13th June during the Sax Art Fest.

For more details go to The Art Station

PV documentation by Leon Tonev,2026.

05/06/2026

I owe you an apology!

I love contributing in a ways I can, and one of my self appointed roles was to share the insights of events and exhibitions here locally that I attend, or that l am a part of, including Local Yokel, so more people can join us in this wave of creativity that is happening NOW in Suffolk (better than any London or New York shows I must say).

Sadly, I did not get a chance to take photos or record anything during the PV of the Local Yokel at The Art Station. I was connecting with folks and having a jolly good time, as my Suffolk-born friend would say.

While I am still digesting this mega show with all so much to take in, l am not in a rush, I just am. I am enjoying getting to know the artists and the people who are looking at art.

Slowing down is not me quitting, but reconnecting.

This image would not even happen if not for one amazing lady who offered to take a photo of us while we were talking about The Immortal Wheat install with my husband Nikola Tonev , brilliant artist Laurence Edwards and Suffolks youngest art critic Leon (photo: left to right).

But we have great news! We got Local Yokel documentation from our talented 8year old cinematographer and I am excited to share his perspective of the show soon.

Have a great weekend! 🌾

21/05/2026

I am in! 🥹 How exciting to be exhibiting amongst such amazing artists, that only few years ago I was their biggest fan, and still am; that is why this means so much more to me! Thank you TThe Art Station🫶🏼

our big summer arts show is fast approaching and it comes with a whole series of events to complement and expand the exhibition.

However, before then, we are please to invite you to the Private View on Wednesday 3rd June from 6.30-8.30pm.

If you can’t make it that evening, the exhibition officially opens on Saturday 13th June as part of

The exhibition spreads through the Old Bank and into The Art Station Garden

📍24 High Street Saxmundham
🗓 Saturday 13th June - Saturday 22nd August (Private View Wednesday 3rd June)

For more information please follow the link in bio to our website or contact us through the usual channels!

20/05/2026

Slow down. Reconnect. Reduce your screen time.

In my hands I am holding my first puzzle, which is a fine art print of a painting Lavenham (Suffolk, England).

I worked extremely hard for this; thank you to everyone who has supported my bussiness journey thus far, including my family and friends, my bussiness mentor, the suppliers, the list goes on. I feel like everyone around me has contributed to this endeavor, and while it is not perfect yet, I continue to develop because I believe the message is vital; not just for myself and my child, but also for future generations.

This product is not just another cushion or a hat with artist design on (although I do not judge those too, artists got to make a living somehow). Puzzles are me, I deeply believe in it, I grew up with it and still by this day, there are puzzles framed at my parents house in Lithuania, where I grew up. Puzzle concept is deeply connected to my critical art practice too; it’s all about duration, repetition, social togetherness. Building bridges between us, connecting and fostering trust through silent labour.

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