I was born in Odesa, Ukraine. I graduated from OSE University, where I studied international economy and marketing for five years. My first career in Ukraine was in real estate. However, visual art has always fascinated me. My first exploration into art was black and white photography, using my first camera Zenit.
In 2006, I started working in graphic design.
In Odesa, I worked across various design studios, art galleries, and print houses. During that time, I contributed to numerous commercial and non-commercial projects, including one of the city’s most talked-about and controversial social initiatives — a project called Такси Красотка (Pretty Lady), a women-run taxi service designed exclusively for women.
In 2008, I left Ukraine and moved to the UK, driven by a desire to explore London’s vibrant art scene.
In 2012, I proudly graduated from Middlesex University in London. It was a challenging time, but I loved my course and the projects I worked on. I now hold an MA with distinction — proof that sleep is optional when you love what you do.
Later, in 2016, I decided I wanted another piece of paper — this time from Central Saint Martins. I took part in a mind-blowing masterclass led by the truly inspiring Rod Judkins .
During the turbulent political times in Ukraine — from the Orange Revolution to the annexation of Crimea, and later the devastating war — both my art and my identity as a citizen of two beloved countries underwent a profound transformation.
In this period, I created several collections, two of which were exhibited in London: Negative Space for Project One Zero in 2013, and Black Space for Bermondsey Gallery in 2014.
Since then, both in art and in life, I’ve been captivated by relationships — in all their forms and at every level. Visual language has become a powerful tool for me to explore the many aspects, nuances, and dynamics of human connection.
I work with recycled and sustainable materials, which not only reflect my environmental values but also add depth and texture to my pieces. The choice of material often becomes an integral part of the story, reinforcing themes of transformation, resilience, and connection.
I currently live and work in Hertfordshire, UK, where I continue to develop my practice and explore new directions in art and design.
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Art Exhibitions:
Bermondsey Gallery, Permanent Exhibition until 2017
