Polina Kharlamova is a professional full-time artist based in Helsinki, Finland. Her work, which has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections across the USA and Europe, is rooted in portraiture and nature. Through her paintings, Polina seeks to create an atmosphere that draws the viewer into a moment of contemplation — offering not just an image, but a mood, an environment, and a reason for thought. Her subjects often emerge from exceptional moments rather than daily life, finding expression in themes such as idleness, music, and flowers. Femininity and fragility intertwine with dark, mysterious noir undertones, while a restrained, deep color palette reflects her ongoing search for harmony. Rich in symbolism, her work draws inspiration from the Middle Ages, the Northern Renaissance, and the mid-20th century — particularly its music and everyday aesthetics. Polina primarily works with tempera, oil on canvas, and mixed media on paper, constantly exploring new materials and techniques to expand her expressive possibilities.