About Olena Koliesnik
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Education
2016 - 2021
State institution "Luhansk State Medical University"
2013 - 2016
College of the National Pharmaceutical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Awards
2022
Winner AMERICAN ART AWARDS
2022
Winner of the "IV International Art Festival PAINT.UA"
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Event: FabrianoInAcquarello
Dates: 23 Apr 2023 - 31 May 2023
The painting "Attraction" was selected for the group of works representing Ukraine in 2023 in May
Event: Festival Freedom
Dates: 4 Nov 2022 - 15 Nov 2022
participation in the International Watercolor online
Festival Freedom Ukraine 2022
Event: "With Watercolors in the Heart"
Dates: 8 Sep 2022 - 13 Sep 2022
International exhibition of watercolors .Participant of the International watercolor project. Exhibition of the participants of the international watercolor plein air "Maryatska through the eyes of artists from all over the world".
Event: "Still in Ukraine?!"
Dates: 20 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2022
Reflections of today's events.
Event: "META-SENSES"
Dates: 25 May 2022 - 12 Jul 2022
virtual exhibition Ukrainian art
Event: "Love & Peace"
Dates: 15 Apr 2022 - 30 May 2022
International art online exhibition
Event: Winners of the IV International Art Festival PAINT. UA
Dates: 18 Feb 2022 - 18 May 2022
The work was presented at the exhibition of the winners of the festival,
which was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and
information policy of Ukraine, gathered more than 500 participants and
united 18 countries of the world from 5 continents. They were at the exhibition
57 works of festival winners from eight countries are presented:
of Ukraine, Montenegro, Canada, USA, Armenia, Moldova,
of Azerbaijan and Serbia in the Museum-workshop of I.P. Kavaleridze v
the historical and art center of Kyiv on Andriivsky Uzvoz.
Biography
While my academic background is in pharmacy, my heart has always belonged to art. Since childhood, I've loved creating things with my hands, and this passion has only grown stronger over the years. My artistic journey took a profound turn at the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This challenging time inspired me to dive deeper into my work, using art to explore the complexities of human nature and evoke moments of life awareness.
My paintings delve into themes of the subconscious, the journey of the soul, free will, and the collective consciousness, often drawing from my own transformative experiences. I'm fascinated by psychology, Vedic astrology, religion, and philosophy, which significantly influence my art. I continuously refine my technique to convey these ideas skillfully. I primarily work with watercolors, acrylics, and collage, with a particular love for watercolors. The unpredictable nature of watercolor has become a delightful part of my creative process, akin to a dance, where each stroke brings energy and melody to my paintings.
Over the past two years, I've participated in over 20 exhibitions, including international events like the plein air in Gdansk, Poland, and received recognition as a winner of the AMERICAN ART AWARDS 2022. I was also the curator and organizer of Ukraine’s first all-Ukrainian watercolor exhibition, focusing on personal boundaries and promoting watercolor art in my country.
My works are part of the Meta Museum of War collection in Kyiv and various private collections across Canada, Ukraine, Poland, Spain, Netherlands and the USA. I invite you to explore my art and discover the stories behind each piece.
Thank you for visiting my store.
Warm regards, Olena Koliesnik
