This is an article about me and my art, which was published on an informational portal wrocław.pl
Born in 1976 in Ukraine, moved to Poland in 2013. Live in Wroclaw, Poland.
My fields are drawing, painting, sculpting, doll making and teaching.
I’ve got a Master’s degree in teaching English (Kyiv Pedagogical University, 1997)
Since 2023 I have been a student of Wroclaw Academy of Art in the Painting Department.
I am inspired by folk art, mythology, symbolism, surrealism, and Jungian psychology.
I make my magic world from textiles and acrylic paints. I enjoy making ugly creatures to show that the true beauty is always inside.
Dolls have been my passion for many years. I always try to give them a personality, to express the character and emotions – things which fascinate me so much in people.
My works are often called "creepy" ,"mythic" and "magic" and it is really suitable for my style description.
I think that creative works should be close and personal. I would like my artworks to have a heart and soul. Using natural materials, like natural linen, wood, leather, feathers, cotton and wool, I want to give them a warm and familiar feel.
As a painter I am the author of a unique deck of Metaphorical Associative Cards, based on my paintings. The cards are helping to contact unconsciousness by showing a symbol or metaphor that has emotional and allegorical meaning, which corresponds to the phenomenon of life, in which we are able to connect objective meaning to our senses and experiences.
I enjoy painting in a surrealistic and mystical style. My paintings are my way to tell my story, to share my thoughts and emotions, and to make a dialogue on topics which are risky or difficult. Painting is just my way to speak. I paint with acrylics and mixed-media, I like to experiment, and to create my own techniques.