Alesha Kobzeva: a familiar presence at The Chamber

A visual language that moves with the body

In the work shown here, petals, stems and long curves travel across shoulders, arms and legs. Dark passages give the drawings weight; open skin and softer shading let individual forms remain visible. A flower can become the structure of a whole piece rather than a small decoration inside it.

The range is broader than flowers alone. Our studio introduction also highlights Alesha’s dragons, architectural imagery and cover-up projects. The selected portfolio gives a closer look at her use of flowing lines, layered forms and large compositions.

From a single motif to a connected composition

The floral neck piece follows the curve from shoulder to jaw. A snake travels through the long forms of an arm composition, while the winged backpiece works across a much broader surface. Each example asks a different question about placement, direction and scale.

These are useful qualities to notice when choosing an artist. If you respond to the way the shapes move around the body, send Alesha the examples you like and explain what attracts you to them. You do not need to arrive with a finished drawing or the correct style label.

Part of The Chamber’s story since at least 2022

Alesha’s own post from 8 December 2022 credits The Chamber as the place where the work was made. Further posts document projects here in 2023 and 2024. By the time of writing in October 2026, that is almost four years of documented connection.

December 2022 is an early documented point in our shared story, rather than a claim about her first visit. Alesha has long been part of our extended studio team, and her repeated stays are why you will find her here among our Regular Guests.

Our studio announcements also record visits in July 2026 and September 2026. These are past visits. See the Regular Guests overview for any newly announced dates, or ask Alesha directly about her next Berlin stay.

Planning a project over more than one visit

Several portfolio captions describe work developed over two or more sessions. If you are considering a sleeve, backpiece or another connected composition, discuss the overall design and how the appointments could fit around Alesha’s Berlin visits.

Tell her whether you can return for later sessions and whether you have existing tattoos in the area. For a possible cover-up, send clear photographs and let her assess what is realistic. A photograph in the portfolio is an example of a completed or developing project, not a promise that every idea will need the same number of sessions.