Jenya Datsko Russian, b. 1991

Jenya Datsko recontextualises the tradition of portraiture through a deeply introspective and poetic lens. Her ethereal compositions portray invented female figures who, while anonymous, symbolise collective resilience and emotional depth. These imagined women exist as metaphors–for solitude, for strength, and for the complex, often contradictory, dimensions of contemporary womanhood. Positioned in liminal or intimate spaces, they appear suspended in thought, their quiet presence challenging the expectation of performance in the act of being seen.

Through a soft colour palette and the recurring presence of female figures in various spaces, Jenya Datsko invites the viewer to reflect on human nature and the complexity of emotions. The artist perceives these women as symbols of strength and determination in their pursuit of establishing genuine connections.

Jenya Datsko lives in Valencia, Spain, and is represented by Gillian Jason Gallery. She studied Art and Illustration at the Escuela Superior de Arte y Tecnología (ESAT) and GAIA Centro de Estudios de Arte. Her work has been exhibited internationally, with solo shows in Madrid, New York, Shenzhen, and London, and was featured on the cover of Harper's Bazaar in September 2023. In 2024, her work was presented at Contemporary Istanbul and Future Fair New York. In 2025, Datsko held a solo exhibition at Gillian Jason Gallery, took part in a group exhibition in Singapore (GJG in collaboration with Art Works), and held a solo exhibition at the Corridor Foundation in China. In 2026, she exhibited in 'Nuevas Miradas: Mujeres del Pop Art' in Madrid and completed the Casa Robinia residency in Italy. She is scheduled to present a solo booth at Untitled Art Miami Beach in December 2026.