In 2008, I left home and traveled to India, Nepal, and Tibet. At that time, I did not anticipate becoming an artist; I was instead inspired by new cultures and sought to understand them through their spiritual and creative dimensions. It took me seven years for painting to truly embed itself in my life, leading me to the decision to study as an artist.
I pursued studies in drawing and painting in Nepal, Thailand, and Peru.
All the works from that period are displayed below.
Paintings from Nepal
Country
Nepal
Year
2008-2012
These paintings were crafted during my travels in Nepal. The local culture served as a profound inspiration, and I was fortunate enough to encounter a monk-teacher who imparted the art of creating thangkas to me.
I created the first painting starting from its foundations, by applying primer-glue and grinding the canvas with a stone. Then I gradually created the image under the guidance of a Tibetan teacher, finishing the picture with real gold. It took 9 months to create the first thangka.
With the following paintings, I devoted an average of about 3 months for each. The last Mandala painting is created using silver of the highest standard.
Drawings from Thailand
Country
Thailand
Year
2009
While walking around the Chiang Mai market, I saw artists painting with powder and brushes. I was very impressed and immediately asked if they could teach me. This is how I created my first carbon powder portrait and I still use this technique to express my ideas.
Paintings from Peru and Bolivia
Country
Peru
Year
2013-2014
Walking through the market in Chiang Mai, I saw artists who painted with powder and brushes. I was very impressed and I immediately asked if they could teach me. This is how I created my first carbon powder portrait and still use this technique to express my ideas.
Paintings from Thailand
Country
Thailand
Year
2014-2015
I returned to Chiang Mai after parting from my husband and started raising the child myself. It wasn't an easy time. I didn't know what to do next. I didn't want to go back to the chemical laboratory job, and I had no other profession. So, I took a chance and decided to pursue my dreams.
I bought canvases, oil paints, and began creating abstract art with my fingers and brushes. While painting, I felt happiness filling me and knew there was no turning back. I had chosen my path.
In a private collection in Poland
In a private collection
In a private collection in Thailand
In a private collection in Great Britain
Paintings from Ukraine
Country
Ukraine Kyiv
Year
2015
After returning to Europe, I lived in Kyiv, Ukraine, and sought out opportunities for art education.
I attended painting classes and learned how to paint 'correctly'.
