About
I’ve always believed the world isn’t fixed—it transforms when we add light and allow ourselves to become color. My journey as an artist has been one of transformation, shaped by contrasts: science and art, precision and chaos, planning and spontaneity.
I studied geodesy at Lviv National University, learning to map the earth with precision. But maps don’t capture emotions or dreams, so I turned to animation, where I could bring the intangible to life. Six years as an animator taught me to see movement in stillness and to craft meaning in the smallest details. Before that, a decade of modeling took me across continents, giving me the chance to absorb diverse cultures and artistic traditions.
Now, I focus on painting and mixed media, exploring what I call “violets in the head”—a reflection of seeing beauty even in life’s hardest times. It’s about finding resilience in fragility and creating light in moments of darkness.
Art isn’t just about the final piece; it’s about discovery—for me and for those who interact with my work. That’s why I organize art evenings, inviting friends to create, explore, and find joy in their own hands’ work.
Through my paintings, I want to challenge the ordinary, to reimagine what we think we know. Because when we let go of certainty and embrace possibility, we can begin to see not just the world, but ourselves, differently.
For me, art is both a question and an answer. What’s yours?
Violets in the head
Inspiration
The «Violets in the Head» («Фіалки в голові») concept is the key source of inspiration for my work. It’s the choice to see beauty where you least expect it, and the courage to recognize yourself as a creator. This theme embodies my inner strength and the ability to turn the mind into a canvas, filled with vibrant, life-affirming thoughts. It’s through this lens that I express my unique vision—focusing on the emotional experience of life, with its fragility and resilience. These themes guide me, allowing me to create art that transforms difficult moments into powerful, meaningful expressions of hope and possibility.
I hold a Master’s degree in Geodesy from Lviv National University, and I have been working as an animator for last 6 years and studied 3D and 2D graphics for games. My previous experience as a model for 10 years gave me the opportunity to travel the world, gaining diverse insights that influence my artistic practice. But as the saying goes, the more I learn, the more I realize there’s always something new to discover.
I’m currently working on two exciting projects. One is a poetic Advent calendar, where I explore Swedish and Ukrainian poets, sharing their uplifting works with friends and gaining inspiration and feedback. The second project involves creating a collection of paintings to explore the concept of “violets in the head.” This collection will delve into its symbolic meaning, offering a visual journey of thought and emotion.
I use a mix of media, including acrylics, pencils, collage, embroidery, and black canvas, creating layered works that bridge abstraction and careful design. My technique combines free-flowing brushstrokes with deliberate detail, resulting in a conversation between chaos and order.
For me, painting is a process of discovery. Each piece starts intuitively, often with free brushstrokes, before evolving into something more defined. I allow the materials to guide me, blending acrylic, pencils, and embroidery to explore themes of resilience and transformation. The process is as much about the journey as the final piece, offering both me and the viewer an opportunity to reflect, discover, and challenge what we know.
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