Anna Feldman is a San Francisco Bay Area-based artist whose practice examines the friction between social scripts and systems of logic. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, she holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Her analytical foundation, paired with a history in competitive figure skating and visual theater, anchors her research into "contained states" primarily expressed through portraiture.
The human face is the center of Feldman’s work. Her primary series captures the subtle shifts in expression and posture triggered by the pressure of being observed, reinterpreting social rituals and speech as mechanical interfaces. These conceptual themes extend into her sculptural installations. In works such as Sequence (164), she presents the body as an archive by charting a three-year progression of orthodontic aligners to highlight the tension between rigid mathematical systems and the selective nature of physical presence.
While her focus remains on the figure, she expands these inquiries through occasional video and curatorial leadership. Most recently, she directed the 2025 international exhibition and digital platform Symbiotic Drift. Her artwork has appeared in various juried exhibitions and is featured in Fiber Art Now. Feldman holds an M.S. from St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University (LETI) and studied studio art at the College of San Mateo.
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