I was born in Odesa, Ukraine — a city of sunlight, seagulls, and funny stories. My creative path began with a Zenit film camera and a love of monochrome photography. While I formally studied international economics and marketing, it was the visual world that truly held me.
In 2006, I moved into graphic design and worked across design studios, print houses, and art galleries in Odesa. One standout project was Такси Красотка — a provocative, women-led taxi service designed for women — which sparked conversation and controversy in equal measure.
I moved to the UK in 2008 to immerse myself in London’s art scene. I earned an MA with distinction in Graphic Design from Middlesex University in 2012, followed by further study at Central Saint Martins. My creative lens has always been shaped by human connection, transformation, and the blurred boundaries between personal and political — especially during the upheaval in Ukraine over the last two decades.
My work has been exhibited in London, Budapest, and Kyiv, exploring themes of identity, space, memory, and sustainability. I often use reclaimed materials — not just for their environmental value, but for their narrative weight.
Today, I live and work in Hertfordshire, UK, Head of Creative by day, contemporary art muse by night. I lead a growing life drawing movement. Since 2023, I’ve hosted life drawing sessions under the name Herts Life Drawing — relaxed, open, joyfully experimental gatherings that celebrate expression over perfection.
I believe in accessible art, shared spaces, and drawing as a radical act of presence.
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Last updated in 2025