Love, Life & the Other Circus | Artist Talk with Olga Bakhtina

Name: Love, Life & the Other Circus | Artist Talk with Olga Bakhtina
Start: 2026-11-21T13:00:00+1000
End: 2026-11-21T15:00:00+1000
Location: Creative Room Art Space

Sat, 21 Nov, 1pm - 3pm AEST

Creative Room Art Space

West End QLD, Australia

Creative Room Art Space

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Description

Spend an afternoon with award-winning Brisbane-based artist Olga Bakhtina as she takes us behind the scenes of her creative practice and shares the stories, experiences and inspirations that shape her paintings.

Held as part of her solo exhibition Love, Life & the Other Circus, this Artist Talk offers an opportunity to explore Olga's imaginative world and hear about the ideas that bring her distinctive characters and compositions to life.

“Making sense of life, while leaving room for its absurdities.”

How does an artist turn everyday observations into unexpected stories? What happens between the first sketch and the finished painting? And where does imagination take over from reality?

Olga will reflect on her artistic journey, the influences that have inspired her over the years and her personal approach to painting, where emotion, intuition and storytelling play an essential role.

Filled with vibrant colours, expressive figures and curious encounters, Love, Life & the Other Circus explores the beauty, humour and contradictions of everyday life. Its characters inhabit a world where the familiar becomes surprising, leaving viewers free to imagine their own narratives.

The afternoon will be an opportunity to hear Olga's perspective, explore her work in greater depth and take part in an informal conversation, with time for questions.

Event Details

Saturday, 21 November 2026 | 1–3 pm
Creative Room Art Space
15 Dornoch Terrace, West End, Brisbane

Free entry. Registration recommended.

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Creative Room Art Space is a contemporary gallery and studio in West End, Brisbane, dedicated to connecting emerging artistic voices with curious audiences and collectors. We offer a welcoming setting to experience and engage with contemporary art.

Our curated exhibition program highlights early‑career and mid‑career artists with a distinctive visual language and a committed studio practice. Many of the artists we work with have participated in national and international exhibitions, residencies and awards, bringing a diverse range of stories and perspectives to the gallery. We focus on conceptually rich, visually engaging projects that respond to current cultural conversations while remaining accessible.

In addition to exhibitions, we host a select program of studio‑based workshops and short courses for adults. These events give participants a chance to explore materials, develop skills and gain insight into artists’ processes in an intimate, supportive environment. Workshops complement our exhibition program by opening up new ways for people to connect with the artwork and ideas presented in the space.

Above all, Creative Room Art Space aims to build meaningful connections between artists, audiences and collectors. Whether you visit to see a show, attend a special event or join a one‑off workshop, you’ll be welcomed into a thoughtful and creative community.