Tanya Shin (b. Siberia, 1984) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer, based in Israel since 1999. She grew up in a family deeply connected to the arts, her father is an architect and interior designer and was immersed in creativity from an early age.
At the age of 14, she moved alone to Israel to study on a special program, where one of her early works was selected for exhibition by the Ministry of Education.
After completing three years of study, Tanya served for two years in the Israeli army. She later pursued Multidisciplinary Design at university, where her work was featured at the department’s decade anniversary exhibition.
Her practice today spans photography, mixed media, and AI-generated imagery, often blending digital interventions with physical works on wood and fine art prints. Her minimalist compositions focus on the human body as both symbol and sensation, exploring themes of sensuality, memory, and the tension between desire and restraint. Working primarily in black, white, and red, she uses distortions, double exposures, gradient maps, and geometric forms to create emotionally charged images that resonate with both intimacy and confrontation.
Tanya’s mission is to push the viewer to confront vulnerability and hidden strength, revealing aura, energy, and the inner light radiating from the human form.
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Born in Omsk, Siberia, Russia, 1984
Lives and works in Bat Yam, Israel
Born in Omsk, Siberia, Russia, 1984
Lives and works in Bat Yam, Israel
Education
2005–2009
B.Ed in Arts and Design, Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel Aviv
B.Ed in Arts and Design, Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel Aviv
2022
Become a Journalist: Report the News, Michigan State University – School of Journalism (online course)
Become a Journalist: Report the News, Michigan State University – School of Journalism (online course)
2024
Professional Photography Skills, Greg Williams (online course)
Professional Photography Skills, Greg Williams (online course)
2024–2025
MPA – Master of Photography Arts, Institute of Visual Arts, Russia
MPA – Master of Photography Arts, Institute of Visual Arts, Russia
Awards
2008
Excellence Scholarship, Kibbutzim College of Education
Excellence Scholarship, Kibbutzim College of Education
Professional Experience
2010
Graphic designer, SELA Fashion Company
Graphic designer, SELA Fashion Company
2012
Senior Fashion Designer, Gregory
Senior Fashion Designer, Gregory
2014
Shoe Designer, Caligula
Shoe Designer, Caligula
2016 – present
Freelance artist and photographer, visual consulting for creative businesses
Freelance artist and photographer, visual consulting for creative businesses
Exhibitions
2004
Group Exhibition, Ministry of Education, Israel
Group Exhibition, Ministry of Education, Israel
2008
"Decade Exhibition", Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel Aviv
"Decade Exhibition", Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel Aviv
2009
"Showcase", Group Exhibition, Migdal 100, Tel Aviv
"Showcase", Group Exhibition, Migdal 100, Tel Aviv
2025
"Aura", Solo Exhibition, Ala Rampa, Tel Aviv
"Aura", Solo Exhibition, Ala Rampa, Tel Aviv
2025
"I'm scared too", Group Exhibition, New York, USA
"I'm scared too", Group Exhibition, New York, USA
Publications & Features
2009
Graduation project featured on DesignBoom
Graduation project featured on DesignBoom
2024-2025
Photography featured in Vogue Photo
Photography featured in Vogue Photo
2024–2025
Photography featured in Haaretz Photography Blog
Photography featured in Haaretz Photography Blog