05/01/2026
Inside the Oakland studio of internationally recognized San Francisco based artist and educator Yulia Pinkusevich, the technical methodology behind her current exhibition, Emergence, is revealed through a exploration of material properties. These works are constructed through a sophisticated layering of mica, ash, and charcoal—found natural matter that Pinkusevich integrates with drawing-painting hybrid techniques and layers of ink, drawing the tension between atmospheric depth and precise, symbolic lines. This material approach is fundamentally tied to her investigation of the built environment and the systemic impact of human civilization on Earth’s cyclical systems.
Pinkusevich’s practice is rooted in a long-standing meditation on the politics of migration, war, and displacement—themes deeply informed by her own history. Her work spans large-scale installations and meditative studio experiments, consistently addressing the ecological and social casualties of the present day. By utilizing fire-derived media, she frames the flame as both a physical medium and a symbolic catalyst for historical renewal, capturing the urgent tensions of human impact and the natural world.
Currently On view at Qualia Contemporary Art
Closing: May 9th
Yulia Pinkusevich and Cathy Lu: Emergence
Stella Zhang: Tidal Traces
Gallery Hours:
Tue - Thur : 11 - 6PM
Fri - Sat : 11 - 7PM
Qualia Contemporary Art
229 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA
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www.qualiagallery.com
