Julianna Menna
PHILADELPHIA // NEW JERSEY
Artist Julianna Menna is known for her portraits of surreal, skull-faced figures donned in baroque costume and staged in dramatic, fantastical settings. Her unparalleled painting technique is reminiscent of the Old Masters, as she captures the dark and dreamlike allure of European folklore, bringing her bizarre little creatures to life.
Born and raised in Russia, Menna studied at the Russian State Art Academy and now lives and works in the Philadelphia area. She is a prolific tattoo artist and owner of Philigree studio in the city. Menna began showing with Arch Enemy Arts in 2014 and has hosted two solo features with the gallery.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
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Feature “Tea Party” (August 2020)
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Feature “In The Cards” (May 2016)
Catalog of works.
Below is a list of all works from solo and group exhibitions. Any pieces marked with a red dot have been sold.
"The proper wise balancing of one's whole life may depend upon the feasibility of a cup of tea at an unusual hour" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 14" x 17" $600 USD
"There are two types of people in the world: those who prefer to be sad among others, and those who prefer to sad alone" (2020) graphite on toned paper 7.5" x 9.5" framed to 14" x 17" $400 USD
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough..." (2020) graphite on toned paper 4.5" x6.4" framed to 14" x 17" $300 USD
"Always do what you are afraid to do" (2020) graphite on toned paper 4.5" x6.4" framed to 14" x 17" $300 USD
"Leshy" (2019) graphite on toned paper 11 x 13" in frame $200 USD
"Working The Moon" (2018) pencil on toned paper 8 x 10" framed to 10 x 12" $200 USD
"The Fool" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800
"The Priestess" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800
"The Empress" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800
"The Emperor" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800
"Death" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800
"Devil" (2016) oil on 24k gold leaf 7.7 x 9.5" $800
"Devil" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" $400
"Death" (2016) graphite on toned paper 9 x 11" matted and framed to 13 x 15" $400
"Alchemy" (2015) oil on board 9.5 x 14" with a custom frame $1,800 USD
"Lady Anne" (2015) oil on board 2.5" dia. plus frame SOLD
"Study based on a painting by Mor van Dashorst" (2015) oil on board 2.5 x 3.5" oval plus frame SOLD
"Rapunzel" (2015) oil painting 8 x 16" in custom frame SOLD
"Love" (2014) oil on board 9 x 15" (custom framed to 19.5 x 31" by Robert Brennan) $2,800 USD
"Need" (2014) oil on board 11.5 x 16" SOLD
"The Knight" (2014) oil on panel 4 x 5" in custom made 13" frame (by Joe Menna) SOLD
"A. Gross" (2014) oil on panel 4 x 6" in hand embellished frame SOLD