Ernesta Barkauske

Through limited color palettes and the natural granulation of watercolor, I explore atmosphere, material presence, and the subtle balance between control and chance.

My work is shaped by a quiet dialogue between space and form, where restraint allows emotional depth to emerge.

My background in paper conservation has deeply shaped my sensitivity to material, surface, and time. Working daily with historical paper has influenced my approach to watercolor as a medium that carries both fragility and resilience.