1981 | Born in Minsk, Belarus lives and works between Damtschach and Vienna, Austria.

Alina Kunitsyna studied at the Lycee of Art, Minsk and the University of Art and Design, Linz, graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna in 2007. During her time in Minsk, Kunitsyna studied still lives of the Renaissance period extensively, both on the theoretical and practical levels. These artworks contained precious objects like orthodox religious garments, ancient decanters or featured vanitas motifs. The emulation of this époque was an experience that laid the foundation for her artistic practice. Today Kunitsyna seeks inspiration in current pop culture, everyday life and art history, combining these elements in the context of capricious jokes and allegories that capture the perplexity of contemporary life.