Anya Mokhova

Anya Mokhova is a contemporary artist based in London. She was born in the Urals region, where she spent summers in a village, listening to folk stories of magic in local mountains, and where everyday reality intertwined with local myths. 

She says: “I create installations, happenings and sculptural objects which invite viewers to immerse themselves into constructed realities. I work with topics of mystery and fantasy in the mundane, exploring the tools and rituals for the tangible and the unseen in everyday life. I often start with a personal story and then research further on this narrative, looking into historical precedents in European and Middle Eastern myths and cultural practices. With a passion for both history of art and media experimentation, I explore natural bases for my objects (tallow, beeswax, soap), classical (gold leaf, brass, bronze), and contemporary (acrylic stone, silicone, resin).”