
Alisa Boyko Exhibition Opening Reception
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT · Arts at the Armory · Somerville, MA
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Join us at the Opening Reception for the new art exhibition by Alisa Boyko. Alisa Boyko is a U.S.-based classical fine artist with over 25 years of professional art experience. Her work celebrates the beauty, character, and quiet poetry of everyday life. Working almost exclusively from life, she creates portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and figure paintings that combine technical precision with a deep appreciation for light, color, and atmosphere. Rooted in the traditions of classical realism and shaped by her training in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Alisa's paintings have been exhibited and recognized internationally and are held in private collections around the world. In addition to her original works, Alisa creates bespoke portrait commissions, producing timeless paintings that preserve not only a subject's likeness but also their individuality and presence. Artist statement/statement about the exhibition At the heart of Alisa Boyko's work is the belief that a painting should do more than faithfully depict its subject—it should transport the viewer. Whether through a quiet landscape, a familiar still life, or a sunlit path, each painting is an invitation to pause, remember, and reconnect with places, moments, and emotions that bring comfort and hope. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Alisa paints primarily from life, seeking to capture not only the appearance of a place but also its atmosphere and spirit. Her work reflects fleeting moments of light, changing seasons, and the quiet beauty found in everyday surroundings—moments that often become the memories we cherish most. This exhibition explores the landscapes of both the world and the mind. Some paintings may remind viewers of places they once knew, while others may inspire dreams of places still waiting to be discovered. Together, they celebrate the universal longing for beauty, belonging, and peace. Recurring motifs—including winding roads, bridges, rivers, gates, and blooming gardens—symbolize…