Artist statement
I am a contemporary painter born in 2001 in Kyiv, Ukraine. My practice focuses on figurative works in oil and acrylic on canvas.
My art draws on Jung’s theories of archetypes, my personal therapy experience, and the impact of war and emigration. I explore identity, resilience, and transformation, blending personal and collective narratives to evoke connection and introspection through layered symbolism and emotional depth.
I strive to bridge the gap between personal experiences and collective understanding, allowing viewers to interact with the raised themes on an emotional and mental level.
Bio
Olesia Tverdokhlib, born in 2001 in Kyiv, Ukraine, is a contemporary painter based in Mannheim, Germany. She works in oil and acrylic on canvas, drawing inspiration from Jung’s theories of archetypes, personal therapy experience, and the impact of war and emigration. Tverdokhlib creates figurative artworks, depicting imaginative scenes that merge traditional and modern elements.
Her work focuses on the relationship between the subconscious and real-life experiences, exploring how these forces shape individual perceptions of reality. Her paintings reveal psychological depth, with figures reflecting both internal and external worlds. Notable paintings include the 2024 “Glory Box” and “The Good Boy”.
Tverdokhlib has exhibited at the Art Arsenal in Kyiv, Ukraine, and O.S.D.1 in Warsaw, Poland. Her works are held in private collections internationally, and she was awarded with Certificate of Artistic Achievement within international selection of the Luxembourg Art Prize 2024, held by Pinacothèque museum.