“Creation for me is the air that I breathe, the water that allows me to carry myself through the stream of life, and the language that allows me to express my human and spiritual being.”

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Born in Moscow, Russia, in 1983, Palina Pantyushina de Chavez demonstrated a remarkable gift for art and design from a young age. Her artistic foundation was built at the Municipal Cultural Center of Moscow, where she studied music and visual arts. In 2003, she graduated with honors in Costume & Fashion Design from Moscow Technological College and later expanded her expertise by earning a degree in Art Marketing from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London.

With over a decade of experience as a celebrated costume designer in film, theater, and the fashion industry, Palina has worked on prestigious productions across Russia, England, the USA, and Mexico. Her illustrious career includes collaborations with the Monte Carlo Theatre Festival, the Grammy Awards, and over 30 runway presentations, including Boston Fashion Week.

Palina’s own artworks have been showcased at renowned art fairs in Europe, such as Art3F in Monaco, Paris, and Madrid. In the USA, she frequently exhibits at local galleries in Naples, Florida, and participates in various art events and shows. Her dedication to nurturing creativity in others is evident through her students' exhibitions, which have adorned the Golisano Children's Museum for the past three years, inspiring a love for the arts in younger generations.

Having spent nearly 20 years in Mexico, Palina devoted the last eight years to advancing Cancun’s cultural scene as a member of the Patronage of Culture and Arts. Now based in Naples, Florida, she continues to thrive as an independent art consultant, serving the global art community in four languages. Her creative journey has evolved to include painting, ceramics, children’s book writing and illustration, alongside her teaching of art and art history. Constantly pushing the boundaries of her artistic expression, Palina’s work continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.