About

I am an artist based in London, originally from Ukraine, dedicated to exploring themes of mental health through my artwork with a focus on live painting performances and collaboration. Central to my artistic practice is a focus on how light portrays vulnerability in figurative art. I achieve the glowing light effect by using thin layers of acrylic paint on canvas. with a focus on live painting performances and collaboration.

Nudity in my artwork serves as a powerful symbol, challenging societal taboos and encouraging acceptance of our authentic selves. By depicting the human form in its most vulnerable state, I break the barriers that separate us from our true nature. Through my art, I strive to create spaces where individuals feel empowered to embrace their vulnerabilities and engage in conversations around intimacy and self-expression.

My artistic journey began at the University of Leeds, where I had the privilege of being mentored by Judith Tucker. It then took a new form, when Judith travelled all the way to London to meet me after I arrived to the UK as a refugee a few years later. We sat in the coffee shop at Soho and talked about the role that art plays in a life of a refugee and how to turn trauma into magic.

Later that year, in December 2022, I organised a solo exhibition “Reinforce” with live-painting performance reflecting on the russian aggression against Ukraine. The show supported refugees in their journey to establish new lives away from their home, fostering a sense of visibility, understanding, and connection among everyone attending.