Fairy-tales are a constant ingredient of all cultures. They inform and describe a culture because, among other things, fairy-tales mirror social norms and solidify those norms by virtue of their distribution. This distribution is primarily by way of oral tradition. The Grimm Brothers have collected fairy-tales from various sources in order to consolidate them in writing. This is how Grimm’s fairy-tales have become a literary and cultural point of reference in Europe and in countries of European influence.

One thing connects the Grimm tales with those of other cultures and thus indicates the existence of universally felt norms. I mean those archetypical narrative and material elements, that often figure in dreams as well, which are used for personification of good and evil or for indicating a transformation, like the good or the bad fairy or the apple that takes on a catalytic function in a transformative process.

Like any good story, when it is told well, fairy-tales incite images of their narratives in our heads. They stimulate the imagination and are supposed to sharpen our judgment through their exemplar character. Katerina Belkina allowed herself to be inspired by the tales to create her interpretation of them. Her images, as far as their permanence is concerned, are to be situated between the written and the oral tradition. On one hand they obviously visualize the story, on the other they do not limit the viewer in his / her imagination. The images continue in one’s mind and one can thus become a Dream Walker. In a time when cultural identity is taken very seriously, it is important to find common ground and roots. This is what Belkina’s works allow and what makes them historically and in current discourse so highly relevant.
  • Katerina Belkina, Cook, little Pot, Cook, 2021
    Katerina Belkina
    Cook, little Pot, Cook, 2021
    Photography, Digital Painting
    90 x 65 cm,
    35 3/8 x 25 5/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, The Hunt, 2020
    Katerina Belkina
    The Hunt, 2020
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, The Spell, 2020
    Katerina Belkina
    The Spell, 2020
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Auspice, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Auspice, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Bird Catcher, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Bird Catcher, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    70 x 54 cm,
    27 1/2 x 21 1/4 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Blooming, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Blooming, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    112 x 150 cm,
    44 1/8 x 59 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Coming, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Coming, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    112 x 150 cm,
    44 1/8 x 59 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Cut Lilies, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Cut Lilies, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    130 x 95 cm,
    51 1/8 x 37 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Frau Holle Portrait, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Frau Holle Portrait, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    70 x 70 cm,
    27 1/2 x 27 1/2 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Frau Holle. Silence., 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Frau Holle. Silence., 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    90 x 65 cm,
    35 3/8 x 25 5/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Her, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Her, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    70 x 57 cm,
    27 1/2 x 22 1/2 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Him, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Him, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    90 x 74 cm,
    35 3/8 x 29 1/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Imminence, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Imminence, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    140.5 x 187 cm,
    55 1/4 x 73 5/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Liberality, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Liberality, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    140.5 x 187 cm,
    55 1/4 x 73 5/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: The Star Talers by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Little Rapunzel with a Fresh Shoot, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Little Rapunzel with a Fresh Shoot, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    90 x 90 cm,
    35 3/8 x 35 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Lost and Found, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Lost and Found, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    70 x 70 cm,
    27 1/2 x 27 1/2 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Obsession, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Obsession, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    140.5 x 187 cm,
    55 1/4 x 73 5/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: Snow White by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Offering, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Offering, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    90 x 90 cm,
    35 3/8 x 35 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Premonition, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Premonition, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    140.5 x 187 cm,
    55 1/4 x 73 5/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: The Twelve Dancing Princesses by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Rosamond, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Rosamond, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    180 x 130 cm,
    70 7/8 x 51 1/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Rosekiss, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Rosekiss, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    140.5 x 187 cm,
    55 1/4 x 73 5/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: Snow-White and Rose-Red by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Runaway, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Runaway, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    140.5 x 187 cm,
    55 1/4 x 73 5/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: Hansel and Gretel by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Shedding Stars, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Shedding Stars, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    130 x 130 cm,
    51 1/8 x 51 1/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: The Star Talers by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Stepmother, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Stepmother, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    180 x 130 cm,
    70 7/8 x 51 1/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: Snow White by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Sweet Dreams, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Sweet Dreams, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, The Blessing, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    The Blessing, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, The Deal, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    The Deal, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    70 x 70 cm,
    27 1/2 x 27 1/2 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, The Gift, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    The Gift, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, The Promise, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    The Promise, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    140.5 x 187 cm,
    55 1/4 x 73 5/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: The Frog Prince by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Three Moments of Rapunzel. First., 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Three Moments of Rapunzel. First., 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Trinity, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Trinity, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    130 x 130 cm,
    51 1/8 x 51 1/8 inch
    Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
    Series: Dream Walkers
    Fairy Tale: The Three Spinners by Brothers Grimm,
    artist signature on verso
  • Katerina Belkina, Two Towers (Triptych), 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Two Towers (Triptych), 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    80 x 450 cm,
    31 1/2 x 177 1/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers
  • Katerina Belkina, Whisper, 2019
    Katerina Belkina
    Whisper, 2019
    Photography, Digital Painting
    75 x 100 cm,
    29 1/2 x 39 3/8 inch
    Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs
    Series: Dream Walkers