OKSANA SVIZHAK
Born in 1986 Lutsk, Ukraine
Education 2005 – 2011 National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture
Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine
BIOGRAPHY
Oksana Svizhak, a young and vibrant Ukrainian artist, has carved a niche for herself in the world of contemporary art through her captivating oil paintings. With a penchant for still life and landscapes, she brings scenes to life with a particular focus on nature, light colors, and the radiant warmth of sunny summer settings.
Svizhak's artworks exude a sense of happiness and tranquility, reflecting her deep appreciation for the beauty found in the simplicity of life. Her canvas becomes a playground of light and color, where each stroke captures the essence of joyful moments and peaceful landscapes.
Her impact extends beyond individual collections, as Svizhak's artworks have found homes in renowned institutions and private collections around the world. The Art Museum in Lutsk and the Korsaks Museum of Contemporary Art of Ukraine proudly showcase her creations, highlighting her influence on the local art scene.
Internationally, Svizhak's art has left an indelible mark, with her works gracing the walls of esteemed institutions such as the Art Museum in Ostroda, Poland, the Li Ko Zhang Museum in Beijing, and the Adjara Art Museum in Batumi, Georgia. Additionally, her paintings have found their way into private collections spanning Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, England, China, Serbia, the USA, and Canada.
Oksana Svizhak's artistic journey is not just a personal expression but a global celebration of art's ability to transcend borders and evoke universal emotions. Her work continues to resonate with art enthusiasts worldwide, spreading the joy and peace embedded in each brushstroke.
2010 – winner of the State Prize named after M. Derehus
Major group exhibitions
2023 – "Cosmogony of Senses" at the Korsaks Museum of Contemporary Ukrainian Art, Lutsk, Ukraine
2023 – III All-Ukrainian Biennale Levkas. White Light, Kyiv
2022 – "Panevezys 2022", Gallery XX, Panevezys, Lithuania
2022 – "The Invisible Costs of War", ARC Gallery, Chicago, USA
2020 – "Contemplation", White Light Gallery, Kyiv
2020 – "Anticipation + Immunity", Korsakiv Museum of Contemporary Ukrainian Art, Lutsk, Ukraine
2019 – Shiluva Art Biennale. Lithuania
2018 – "The only source of creativity", Li Ko Jean Museum. Beijing.
2017 – "Ukrainian Impressionism" Ukrainian Cultural Center. Paris.
Osnovni hrupovi vystavky
2016 – "The Green Color" Ostroda. Poland
2016 – "Ukrainian artists. Ukraine Exist" in Toronto. Canada
2016 – "Contemporary Ukrainian Art. Ukraine Exist" in Chicago. USA
2016 – "The Green Color" in Ostroda. Poland
2016 – "Ukraine Exist" UN Headquarters, New York, USA
2015 – "Lenna" Poland
2014 – "Kyiv School of Painting". Wrath, Poland
2011 – "Ukrainian artists". London. England
2010 – Biennial of painting. Kyiv. Ukraine
Personal exhibitions
2021 – Exhibition "On the Eve of Spring" LHS Gallery. Kyiv.
2019 – Personal exhibition at the IIR Art Hall. Kyiv
2018 – Personal exhibition "Moments" at the Gallery Workshop. Kyiv
2016 – Personal exhibition "Time and Space" Kyiv
2009 – Personal exhibition. Kovel. Ukraine
2009 – Personal exhibition "By the Milky Way". Odesa. Ukraine
2009 – Personal exhibition. Lutsk. Ukraine
2008 – Personal exhibition "Nook". Kyiv, Ukraine.
"I've been an artist as long as I can remember, even when I was too young to understand what it was like to be one. Since I was a little girl, I have been modeling, carving wooden figures, and drawing. This has influenced me today, and I gave myself the freedom not to be tied to one genre and direction in my adult and professional work. I work in painting and levkas, and for the last 5 years, I have been experimenting with new materials and directions: land art and small plastic.
I prefer color, shape, space, line, and contrasts over the subject. I try not to start from the subject but to move towards the image. In figurative painting, I work with my memories and experiences, all the subjects must be seen and lived by me. While in the plein air, I am interested in light and its physical structure.”
