The 12/2010 issue of the art magazine "Der Kunsthandel" focuses on one woman: the painter Ekaterina Moré, whose unique portraits of women create an unmistakable image of modern femininity.
The article's title itself is a tribute: "Icons of Femininity." For that is precisely what the elegantly staged figures in her paintings are – they embody beauty, self-confidence, and a play with contrasts: between closeness and aloofness, between strength and fragility.
Portraits of Women with Aura and Depth
The women portrayed in Moré's paintings radiate an aura that the viewer not only sees but feels. In graceful poses, with closed or enigmatic gazes, they tell stories – about themselves, about life, about the power of femininity.
The magazine highlights how consciously Ekaterina Moré engages with the effect of body postures, colors, and symbols. Her women are not decoration – they are a statement.
"This female figure has nothing to do with perfected superficiality. Her beauty is an emotional space, a mirror in which the viewer recognizes themselves."
Stylistic Clarity – between Retro, Pop, and Modernity
The report particularly emphasizes Moré's ability to combine classic-looking imagery with modern symbolism. The use of strong color contrasts (red-black, gold-blue), stylized lines, and the clear, almost poster-like presence of the depicted women are reminiscent of a reinterpretation of Art Deco and Pop Art – yet with psychological depth.
A Homage to Sensuality – without Cliché
A central theme of her works is sensuality, yet far from kitsch. She depicts female bodies in proud, upright postures, surrounded by everyday objects such as cocktail glasses, lipsticks, or vodka glasses – and in doing so, never elevates the erotic above the essential: the posture, the self-perception, the sovereignty.
A Work with Impact – beyond the Canvas
As described in the article, works by Ekaterina Moré have been used not only in galleries but also by companies such as Rosenthal and Ritzenhoff for exclusive design collections. Furthermore, her works also adorn public spaces such as the bar of the Maritim Hotel in Berlin – and even a painted piece of the Berlin Wall.
