Artwork Gallery – Magazine Issue 4. Dream Big

ISSUE 4. DREAM BIG 

ARTWORK GALLERY 

Contemporary Art Magazine 

Interviews: Volodymyr Crevol Dr Shirley Yeung Yidi Wang 

Anna Borachuk 

Tetiana Borys 

Catherine Chatzidimitriou 

Natalie Christensen 

Somayeh Faal 

Jiang Feng 

Mahsa Feyziazar 

Kathleen Frank 

Vincent Frimpong 

Seyedeh Hakimeh 

Mark Yale Harris 

Mpho Jacobs 

Tetiana Kovalova 

A. Naveen Kumar 

Yaroslav Leonets 

Mandroid 

Toufic Melhem 

Jirah Millano 

Madelaine Millar 

Anastasiia Novytska 

Alida Ozolina 

Ziba Pashang 

Valeriia Prasol 

Sara Rahanjam 

Olga Rokhmanyuk 

Catherine Eaton Skinner 

Tetiana Vasiura 

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“ 

Art is a universal visual language that 

unites, inspires, and fills the world with 

its own meanings! 

We aim to connect artists from all 

over the world and also show talented 

Ukrainian artists here. 

ANNA PONOMARENKO 

Founder & Curator

Intro 

This issue brings together works about fictional, 

sometimes fantasy, worlds, the expectations of a dream 

and a collision with reality. 

Get ready to see many parallels and different 

perspectives from artists from all over the world! 

This issue came out in its own unique way precisely because a dream is 

a very individual concept. 

Here are collected experiences and disappointments due to 

expectations and collision with reality. Some artists share their 

thoughts on the trap they fall into due to community and imposed 

patterns regarding gender and your role in society. Other artists 

- dream of showing their country in a different light, developed 

and advanced, throwing off the media’s biased templates. 

We are glad to show you the world through the eyes of artists from 

different parts of the world and look at familiar things differently! 

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Content 

INTERVIEWS 

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Yidi Wang 

Shows encounters of female body in different eras and social contexts 

Volodymyr Crevol 

I create linear images with their own individuality, using symbolism 

Dr Shirley Yeung 

Things in my life are episodes that are worth being presented in art form 

REPRESENTED ARTISTS 

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Somayeh Faal 

44 


12 

Alida Ozolina 

46 

Jiang Feng 

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48 


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Toufic Melhem 

18 

Jirah Millano 

58 

Sara Rahanjam 

20 

Tetiana Borys 

60 

Anna Borachuk 

22 


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24 


64 

Ziba Pashang 

26 

Mpho Jacobs 

66 

Olga Rokhmanyuk 

34 

w.vv.vv 

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Interviews 

Yidi Wang 

You could say I am a feminist; You could say I am a cyborg; You could say 

I am a post-human. I am an observer of encounters of female body in 

different eras and social contexts. Motherhood, parenthood, sex and gender 

are the hack way of me to have conversations with the audiences. 

Born: China 

Now: Chicago, United States 

yidiwang.art | @yidiwangart 

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It is exciting that in your background, there is an education in the Industrial 

Design and Design for Emerging Technology field. Do you think this knowledge 

makes your projects so unique and “fresh”? After all, you are moving away from 

the traditional approach of using ready-made materials, and, in fact, in recent 

projects, you are growing or creating new/alternative ones. 

While my background in Industrial Design 

may not inherently make my project 

uniquely special, it undeniably exerts a 

profound influence on my fine art creation. 

The design methods I have acquired over 

time have evolved into powerful tools for 

my artistic practice. 

At the core of my work lies a meticulous 

adherence to conceptual design logic. 

Instead of focusing solely on the craftsmanship 

of objects, I prioritize the embodiment 

of abstract ideas. This distinctive approach, 

rooted in a designer’s perspective, sets me 

apart from artists with a more traditional 

artistic background, and contributes to 

the potential uniqueness of my work. In 

essence, my works tend to lean towards 

speculative design, where the form and 

appearance of objects serve as vehicles for 

conveying conceptual depth. 

As a result, my art transcends prescribed 

forms and presentation modes, allowing for 

a more fluid and open-ended interpretation. 

Furthermore, my design background 

leads me to initiate the exploration of my 

artworks’ forms through 3D models. These 

models act as the initial drafts from which 

the majority of my works are derived and 

developed. 

Furthermore, my design background 

leads me to initiate the exploration of my 

artworks’ forms through 3D models. These 

models act as the initial drafts from which 

the majority of my works are derived and 

developed. 

“ 

As a result, my art transcends prescribed 

forms and presentation modes, allowing for a 

more fluid and open-ended interpretation. 

Let’s talk about your “Post-Birth Project”. How did you get the idea to work on it? 

Why did you decide to implement it? 

The inspiration for my entire project 

actually originated from the introduction of 

the abortion law in 2022. In many ways, it 

serves as a feminist-oriented starting point. 

The majority of my artworks are intricately 

linked to feminism, and this connection 

arises from my own cultural background. 

While misogyny is a prevalent issue worldwide, 

it is particularly pronounced in Asian 

societies. Growing up in such an environment 

, I have developed a profound interest 

in feminist topics. 

However, instead of presenting my perspective 

through a forceful statement, I have 

chosen to portray a utopian world—the 


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Post-Birth project, Taking care of the Baby 

post-human world. This artistic approach 

aims to stimulate discussions among 

individuals from diverse backgrounds 

and viewpoints. I believe that fostering 

discussions and capturing the attention of 

audiences with varying perspectives is more 

significant than seeking their agreement 

with my viewpoint. Moreover, it is essential 

to note that the post-human concept 

encompasses not only feminist themes 

but also signifies a broader decolonization 

movement. It symbolizes the embodiment 

of all “others” such as race, ethnicity, and 

gender. 

Is “My babies are non human creatures” a continuation of the “Post-Birth Project”? 

And an extended version of the discourse on the rights of unusual life forms? 

“Post-Birth” represents both a continuation 

and an integral component of a larger 

framework. It serves as a significant structure 

encompassing a diverse range of 

discussions. The term “Post” symbolizes the 

post-human concept, with the entire project 

revolving around post-human themes. 

Conversely, “Birth” signifies the emergence 

of new life forms, aligning with the embodiment 

of the post-human concept. My 

objective is to construct a comprehensive 

narrative structure comprising interconnected 

chapters. Within this framework, 

one pivotal section delves into the intricate 

relationship between humans and non-human 

entities. 

“My baby is not human” adds layers of 

complexity and ambivalence to this 

relationship. This is because all the “babies” 


featured in this project are generated by 

artificial intelligence. Despite my efforts 

to forge a mother-child relationship with 

these non-human creatures, they remain 

products of AI. By highlighting this contradiction, 

I aim to provoke stimulating discussions 

and foster a deeper exploration of 

these themes. 

My Babies are Non Human Creatures, Pregnancy post human incubator with newborns 

By the way, how did moving from China to the USA affect you? After all, you 

started your art path at home. Has there been a transformation of thinking, and 

has the vector of your work changed? 

Coming to the United States was a transformative 

milestone in my artistic journey. 

As a designer with limited exposure to fine 

arts, my focus had been primarily on creating 

user-centered products and service 

systems. 

performance art. It opened my eyes to the 

potential of using my own body as a medium 

for self-expression, leading my artwork to 

evolve into its current form. This revelation 

has been instrumental in shaping my artistic 

direction. 

However, my upbringing and cultural 

background heightened my awareness 

of misogyny, igniting a strong desire to 

explore these themes through the medium 

of art. 

The pivotal moment occurred during my 

time at the School of the Art Institute of 

Chicago when I discovered the power of 

Since then, my encounters with diverse 

cultural backgrounds have further solidified 

my commitment to addressing 

thought-provoking subjects and fostering 

meaningful discussions through my art. I 

aspire to challenge norms, provoke introspection, 

and stimulate dialogue among 

viewers through my artistic expressions. 


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You have a lot of experience as a teacher’s assistant. Do you plan to teach in the 

future? Or does this experience open up another facet of knowledge for you and 

positively influence your art practice? 

Becoming a teacher was not originally 

part of my plan. As a teaching assistant, 

my primary goal was to engage with a 

variety of professors and peers from diverse 

backgrounds, learning from their unique 

knowledge and skills. Many of the professors 

I worked with were independent artists, 

and being a teaching assistant allowed me 

to observe and understand their approach 

to integrating art and work. Moreover, it 

provided me with valuable opportunities to 

discuss art projects with fellow peers and 

artists, fostering insightful conversations 

and exchange of ideas. Through this role, I 

gained invaluable advice and experiences 

that have significantly influenced and 

enriched my own artistic journey. 

My Babies are Non Human Creatures 

Usually, we ask our heroes for advice for beginners. In your case, I would like 

to know what direction of thinking you need to have to be yourself and create 

projects that excite you? 

What matters to me is preserving space for 

discussion, as the ancient Chinese saying 

goes, “leaving white.” In this process, my 

entire project becomes an open frame, 

inviting a multitude of interpretations 

from a diverse audience. I strive to create 

an environment where everyone feels 

compelled to join the conversation. 

Although “I” serve as the starting point 

for my project, during its presentation, I 

aim to retreat into the background, allowing 

ample room for discussion. This, in my 

eyes, defines the essence of a project that 

excites me—shifting the focus from the self 

to fostering an inclusive space for dialogue 

and exploration. 

“ 

My artworks are inspired by my own 

identity and cultural background, but what 

truly matters is not just conveying my own 

thoughts. I aspire for the audience to actively 

participate in the discourse. 


Reproduction, Rebuilt, Recreate

Somayeh Faal 

Everybody has a journey, which makes their personality 

and destiny. I have explored a woman’s personality 

under self-limitation and societal affection. How they have 

changed over other’s attitudes? 

@somayeh_faaal 

somayehfaal.com 

Oxford, United States 

The second series developed into a general personality. 

And I compared the fetus and humans. What are they 

looking for? Technically I combined science and art with 

mold and photography. Recently, I have b emphasizing 

what is coming up after drying salt lakes with natural 

scientific osmotic procedure 

The works I attached are from my second and third series, which combine art and science. 

In my second series, I had an innovative mixing of mold, drawing, and photography to make 

an actual changeable artwork that is alive and has changed over time. I sealed all things 

between two glasses to mold. Then after about one year, when the mold nourishing had 

been finished, the mold became dark and black. It means the mold is dead inside my work 

and made a black powder mold texture on my work surface. 

Recently, I have been exploring the relationship between natural disturbance and human 

behaviors. After drying salt lakes, I emphasize what is coming up and the human responsibility 

to protect natural resources. The human track and wildlife come onto unconventional 

substrates related to nature and machines, immersing them in a natural osmotic procedure. 

In this procedure, salt penetrates from the Earth’s soft layers to the land’s surface. 


Womb, 35x45 Cm, Mold between two vacuum glasses, 2019 (Start date to Mold) 


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Alida Ozolina 

Alida paints work that is about connecting with nature in 

an urban environment. The painted figures interact with 

the small doses of nature they have access to, like a walk 

in the forest, a tree shade, and grass in the park. These are 

small but powerful moments that bring a little bit of joy to 

the city life. The facts are that even little interactions with 

nature can decrease stress and relax you. For example, 

having pictures of nature in your office, a window facing 

some greenery. 

@alidasgram 

alida.gallery 

Wien, Austria 

Alida paints work that is about connecting with nature in an urban environment. The 

painted figures interact with the small doses of nature they have access to, like a walk in 

the forest, a tree shade, and grass in the park. These are small but powerful moments that 

bring a little bit of joy to the city life. 

The facts are that even little interactions with nature can decrease stress and relax you. For 

example, having pictures of nature in your office, a window facing some greenery, or fresh 

flowers in your vase are all contributors to reducing stress in an urban setting. The city is 

filled with microdoses of nature which are explored in the artworks. The artwork is portraits 

of young people with elements of nature around and growing on top of them. The medium 

used is digital, but with the same techniques as traditional. The natural elements are taken 

from the city walks in parks that are inspiring in my daily life. 


Sunny day in a park 


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This theme of enmeshment is on my mind. I pay attention 

to any symbols of universal connection that underscore the 

relationship that one has to another, a visual that speaks to 

life’s experiences. 

@markyaleharris 

FB: artistealso 

markyaleharris.com 

Carbondale, United States 

Scientific research and anecdotal evidence indicate that 

many credit their dreams for their big “aha” moments. 

It more apt to say that the narratives and images in my 

dreams often assist in expanding an idea, adding another 

dimension to my initial internal stirring and affording more 

input in my work. 

When I have a creative spark of an idea, in this case thinking about relationships, permeable 

personal margins and loss of self, I let it simmer to give me time to explore what I am 

actually feeling. Since my aim is to distill the exquisiteness of a passing sensory experience, I 

am open to all avenues available to me when considering how best to depict this in a tangible 

form. The time spent before taking tools to hand and beginning the sculpture includes 

quiet reflection, active sketching and trusting in anything that comes to my mind – bidden 

and unbidden. This is where my dreams come into play; they can be a fertile ground for 

creativity. My dream world is another muse – one with wonderful limitless potential, free to 

wander unconstrained by the realities of the conscious world. Unexpected connections and 

imagery can appear in my dreams. 


Sacred Space, bronze, 33x9.5x9.5, 2004 

Chaos, bronze, 22x10x10, 2011 


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I see my surroundings from my own point of view and 

paint them in the shapes and roles that I like. In fact, art is a 

combination of hopes and dreams and for exposing it I use 

my surrounding reality. In the way I paint the elements are 

not actual and real but they are the feeling and emotions of 

mine that come to my mind. Artwork cannot be created by 

only relying on the rules. For me, “resemblance to nature” 

is the only similarity between this method and the art of 

photography. 

@royaebrahimi_art 

Tehran, Iran 

The nature of art is freedom and truth, and the prophecy of an artist as evocative of art’s 

nature is to represent and depict in the most influencing way the concerns of the people of 

the present age. The position of artists with society is how they see and reflect its concerns. 

The idea of materialism and its dominance over the earth is a rebellion against life and the 

natural ecosystem, which will not have a good outcome. 

The increase in greenhouse gases and its connection with global warming and the decrease 

in rainfall led me to create the painting “A Girl with an Anchor Earring”, which mirrors human 

intervention in nature. 

Seas and rivers turning into deserts and the image of an anchor stuck in the sand can be 

the most paradoxical element seen in nature. A girl with anchor earrings in the heart of the 

desert with the dream of water resembles a captain’s attempt to save his environment and 

crew. 


A Girl with an Anchor earring, 50×50 


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Jirah Millano 

Dreaming big means different things for different people. 

It takes into consideration what one is passionate about, 

and what kind of impact one wishes to have. To me, it is 

sharing my passion for Philippine heritage. My big dream 

is to inspire better appreciation for all the colors and 

shapes of our Filipino identity through my artworks. These 

are subjects that inspired the three paintings. Taking inspiration 

from built heritage, local crafters, and personally 

contributing to Philippine arts. 

@handpaintedbyjmam 

FB: HandpaintedbyJMAM 

Pasay, Philippines 

“Art and Power”, “Sideline”, and “The Hope” highlight the beauty of Philippine heritage and 

women as contributors to local culture. To me, dreaming big does not simply mean “fairy 

tales”. As a visual artist and heritage advocate, dreaming big for me is to leave a powerful 

impact through my work. Heritage conservation and the promotion of culture are things I 

am passionate about, and it is important to me that I help raise awareness about them. In 

“The Hope”, I painted a woman knocking on the door of a stone house in the historic “walled 

city” Intramuros. In “Art and Power”, I show how local weavers empower their communities 

through their craft. And in “Sideline”, I picture myself creating wearable art, contributing to 

local culture in my own way. Through the paintings I submitted, I hope to show that one 

does not need to look far for inspiration. Sometimes, to dream big, you just need to start 

with the wonders around you. 


Sideline, 12in x 16in, watercolor on paper 


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Tetiana Borys 

My paintings return the viewer to the perception of the 

universe through their own memories, in particular the 

symbolism of images that exists beyond rational thought. 

They evoke a variety of feelings: love and hope, eternity and 

fear, unity and separation, etc., rethinking oneself and the 

space of the universe as a whole. 

@tet.representart 

Kaindorf, Austria 

Outer space belongs to God, and half-space, the earthly space, belongs to us, living people. 

The latter is compressed by the power of love of arbitrary form, by the bond between a man 

and a woman. We are free from any tension and elasticity of the plane, we can touch the 

immeasurable, invisible to our eyes and minds. We have the opportunity to look differently 

at the material space of every person, including women, which has always been limited. My 

project aims to change society’s attitude to the female body through the prism of biological 

functions or erotic fantasies, to trace gradual changes in the cultural and historical 

environment, or vice versa, to reveal even more disgusting forms in the present. The image 

of female corporeality is revealed through the identification of the ethnic and the aesthetic, 

where spiritual beauty is emphasized through external beauty, which stands out because 

of its essential formation as a person. 


Food for the heart, 42 х 29,6 


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I am committed to learning, traveling and working with 

a curious mind. My inquisitiveness allows for energy and 

imagery from my dream states to permeate my conscious 

mind and embed themselves in my creative work. 

@ceskinner 

FB: ceskinner 

www.ceskinner.com 

Seattle, United States 

Dreams and mythology resonate with calling into being, 

the animals and ourselves. If we listen, we belong to the 

rhythms of the earth and its inner dreams. 

Nan reflects my awareness that the power of the natural world – its intrinsic energy and 

fundamental properties – is dependent upon a fine balance. We live in a chaotic world 

where it is difficult to feel a part of the whole, with a loss of control and balance: personally, 

politically and spiritually. If we become still and silent, we are then one with the energies of 

it all. 

I live and travel in places of the corvids, crows and ravens. The most intelligent and curious of 

birds, their mythologies are intriguing and multi-faceted. Portentous to shamans in many 

populations, they are speakers from the underworld. Carriers of light to the new peoples, 

they guard souls on journeys to other worlds. Corvids search for knowledge to inform us. 

Their perspective of height and the capacity of breadth allow them to see the essential 

pattern from whence all things proceed. 


Nan II, 16x12, 2007 


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My style is: A new take on Contemporary surrealistic that 

combines several painting techniques and embodies life 

in bold brushwork . 

@mahsa_art_studio 

Twitter: mahsafzr 

Urmia, Iran 

My collections offer a glimpse into the inner state of 

mankind. Ordinary portraits may not be sufficient to 

display the variety of emotions we feel inside. Behind a 

smile lies something not seen on the surface – – a person’s 

inner reality — and that is what I’m trying to uncover. 

The works that I chose for this theme with the names of hope, freedom, waiting for you, 

memories and peace, all of these works show the inside of people, show hope and hope for 

life, with nature and colors on the face of a hopeful person. It is determined by striving for 

his wishes, because a person who has no hope has nothing to show inside. 

Every person with the stories inside is trying to make better days and Hope to make a better 

future. 

Can you tell what is going on inside people just by looking at their faces? 

So i see everyones inner state.please read my stories. 


Hope, 25x25 cm 


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Mpho Jacobs 

My art is figurative. This stems from it being a way for me 

to emotionally express myself. I grew up in an environment 

where I was expected to be academic and somewhat 

robotic and perfect, and it made me struggle with dealing 

with and talking to others about my emotions as my mind 

saw it as going against my rational expectations. This year, 

my work has let go of mourning the past, being that that 

rather acknowledges it, and expresses me waiting for the 

next chapter of my life. 

@mphojacobsart 

Twitter: mphojacobsart 

Pietermaritzburg, 

South Africa 

This series of work has showcased a progression of me moving from speaking about heartbreak 

and pain to acknowledgement, peace and hope for the future. “Shoot your shot 

[‘Almosts’ still hurt too]” is about accepting how previous heartbreaks from almost-relationships 

have hurt me. “Waiting To Fly” is of hope of a new chapter, that ‘dream’ to finally fly 

into something new.” Over The Horizon” was inspired by the reality that inspired a dream. 

I visited the Windsor Hotel during my internship at the Hermanus Fynarts Festival. There 

was an arched window that overlooked the sea. That image was powerful, making me 

imagine of being in a space that’s peaceful and calm. I guess the dream is to be in a place 

comfortable and peaceful enough to feel like somewhere one can escape. She overlooks 

the horizon, awaiting something new. It is my dream, that through a very isolatory season, 

it is a moment of peace, of enjoying waiting for a new chapter. 


Waiting To Fly, 2023, digital painting 23,9x29,6cm 


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Interviews 

Volodymyr Crevol 

Military, Volunteer and Digital Artist. 

I create linear images with their own individuality, and thanks to 

symbolism, each image gets a certain meaning that reveals its essence! 

Ukraine 

@crevol.art 


In your short life story, you mention startups and their failures… But we all know 

that “a bad result is also a result.” What did this experience give you, and how did 

it affect your vision and formation? 

• It’s shown that my solution has potential, 

but before that it is necessary to 

prepare the market and the audience 

for it, because in the Western markets 

monetization of creativity is already a 

common thing and there people are 

ready to pay good money for it and the 

attitude towards creators is more serious, 

their services and work no one devalues 

it, on the other hand, it is bad in Ukraine, 

for example, a designer is perceived as a 

guy who sketches a picture in 5 minutes, 

why should he pay $100 for it, UAH 500 

is enough, or why should this artistic 

painting cost $1000, my child will do it 

for free… 

• There is no culture of interaction with 

creators, social devaluation, therefore, a 

serious relationship with creators must 

be formed! 

• But on the positive side, I learned to form 

and organize a team, learned to convey 

ideas, advertise them, learned to find and 

attract resources, negotiate for services, 

and cooperate with creators correctly! 

• And I also realized that before starting 

something, it is necessary to thoroughly 

research this matter, whether there are 

already other solutions or whether the 

market does not exist at all and why 

this is so! 

• I realized one more cool thing, before 

offering creative realization to creators, 

you should realize yourself as a creator 

and succeed in this in order to become 

an example to follow and gain their 

trust…which I am working on now! 

• It was the most pleasant experience, 

which I will definitely continue, but 

before that, it is necessary to do colossal 

preparatory work in our market, the 

potential of which is limitless, because 

there is a lot of talent) 

“ 

The most important thing is that I decided 

that in the future, I see myself mainly in the 

status of an artist and will continue to work in 

this direction. 


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Among the projects was also Artme Talent, which you actively developed as an 

opening of the Ukrainian-language art community, emphasizing development 

and commercial work. The project is currently on hold. Will there be a re-boot, 

and if so, in what way and on what scale do you plan to do it? 

Of course, it will, but it is possible in a different 

format: To begin with, there is an idea 

to start with something small and then 

scale it to a global scale! 

My first goal is to create, on the basis 

of a huge hangar or building complex, 

a large hub studio where every creator 

with potential can work for free and have 

all the tools and opportunities to work. 

For example, recording studio musicians 

and professional musical instruments 

for any scenario, artists will receive 

workshops with all physical and electronic 

devices for creating art, choreographers 

– dance studios, and so on, we will create 

an environment and opportunities for 

each direction of creativity, in return, we 

will earn a percentage of their activity 

products and services, which will be a big 

Plus, for them because they will not 

have to to think for management and 

search for clients. We will also collaborate 

with them to create collective art. 

For all products and services, we will create 

a platform where we will connect creators 

with their audience for their joint interaction. 

From all this a creative ecosystem will 

grow that will work and unite creators from 

all over the world! 


Fate threw you into the army even before it was full-fledged, but even when you 

were in the Armed Forces, you used your skills quite actively, and I remember how 

you held fundraisers by selling your art to help your brothers… What motivated 

you and gave you confidence that everything will work out? 

We have a fascinating dichotomy in the 

army. The commanders conduct a survey 

among the personnel to see who has any 

other talents in addition to military skills that 

can be useful for the unit, mostly everyone 

is shy or does not want to share it so that 

they are not burdened with extra responsibilities, 

on the other hand, I am a supporter 

to be as helpful as possible and to spend my 

time rationally, in particular the time free 

from duty, I could rest or consume social 

media content and other entertaining time 

killers, but I decided to develop as an artist 

and combine it with my volunteer activities 

for the benefit of my unit and comrades 

from other directions. 

“ 

That’s why I try to come up with various 

interesting ways to attract well-wishers 

to meetings, because at this point, it 

has become much more difficult than at 

the beginning of the war, and I’m glad 

that my art is a great tool for this! 

Want to 

help? Here is 

the way! 


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Volodymyr, please tell me how long ago you had the idea of the project “War 

Background” #war_background ? How long was your creativity on pause? After 

all, at the front, such activity recedes to the secondary plan… 

The first 4 months after the start of 

Full-Scale, I was so busy with military work 

and mentally could not think about creativity. 

Still, when I got used to this workload, I 

began to look for an opportunity to distract 

myself from all this. Fortunately, invention 

became my salvation, for example, 

my comrades relax smoking a cigarette or 

consuming entertainment content, and I 

draw! 

the idea to bring them out of this state and 

motivate them to creativity. 

Creating sketches for your works from 

the trenches and places touched by 

the war to show wherever you are and 

whatever is happening around you, don’t 

stop creating because it might become 

your lifeline from depression, and I 

believe that I managed to achieve this! 

Also, talking to my creative friends, I heard 

that it was difficult for them to return to 

creativity, and the reason for this was the 

war and the events that were happening 

around them. Although they were mostly 

in non-occupied territories, I came up with 

I made the project in order to motivate 

artists not to stop creating during the 

war. And regardless of the circumstances 

or wherever a person was, he continued 

his work. And this is how I try to motivate 

them. 

What does volunteering, helping others, and motivating creative individuals like 

you mean to you? 

Since childhood, I have been used to helping 

others, not only in trouble but with everything 

else, without demanding anything in 

return, knowing that it gives me something 

else, for example, in love). 

And during the war, there was an urgent 

need for resources for my unit, so I used 

my financial and intellectual resources 

and contacts to provide my brothers with 

everything necessary to perform combat 

tasks. I plan to combine all this so that 

my art becomes a business, the resources 

from which I will go to help others. 

As the result, I will be happy, and the world 

will become a little better) 

And motivating and helping creators is my 

personal mission because I believe that 

creators are fantastic people who create 

everything around them, precisely because 

no one needs support and directing their 

creativity into something useful or interesting. 

Over time, I formed a dogma for myself 

so that my life rests on 4 whales. 

I call them ABCL 

• Art is my creativity 

• Business – my commercial projects 

• Charity – voluntary, charitable activity. 

• Lifestyle – personal life 


War Background Project | #war_background

w.vv.vv 

I am an anonymous artist, photographer, and AR designer 

who goes by w.vv.vv, best known for my pastel pink 

photography and AR filters. Art creation is a way to satisfy 

my desire for customizing the world with my aesthetics. I 

transcend ordinary reality into a fantastical landscape that 

offers the audience an imaginative escape. The objective 

of my work is to start a revolution, using art to build the 

sort of society I envisioned and make viewers re-evaluate 

the world and our existence. 

@w.vv.vv 

Bremen, Germany 

Falsecolor” is a testament to the transformative power of art, where the ordinary is imbued 

with extraordinary hues and new narratives unfold. I invite viewers to step into a realm of 

vibrant pastel colors, where concrete jungles are infused with the light of dreams and the 

promise of hope. In a world often consumed by monotony and routine, “Falsecolor” serves 

as a beacon of optimism, breathing new life into the familiar. By employing converted 

infrared and full spectrum cameras, I uncover unseen spectrums that visibilize the hidden 

aspects of our environment, drawing attention back to the relationship between nature 

and urban landscapes. 

With gentle, ethereal tones and meticulously composed scenes, I strive to transport viewers 

to a dreamscape where possibilities abound. Through the exploration of our dreams that 

we uncover the imaginary within the ordinary, and discover the limitless potential that 

resides within each of us. 


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As an artist, I see myself in various forms of art like painting, 

graphics, and sculpture. I experiment a lot, looking for new 

ways to convey the reality in which I live. I often synthesize 

various materials. I’ve been working lately in the genre of 

paintings and graphics. In my artworks, I strive to obtain 

the beauty of nature and human interaction with nature. I 

also work on social issues, topics that address inner experiences 

and that highlight our connection to nature and 

identification. 

@jaroslavleonetsart 

FB: JaroslavLeonets 

Behance: leonezjaro52d8 

Kiev, Ukraine 

On February 24, 2022, a full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine took place. Although it actually 

happened 8 years before, it was a «quiet conflict». We, the Ukrainian people, were completely 

unaware of the dire consequences of this. Was it possible to understand if we live in the 21st 

century? And it seems that the barbaric times should have ended a long time ago. It was 

with the full-scale invasion of russia on Ukrainian territory on February 24, 2022 that the 

realization of the terrible truth came. The consequences of the war: occupation of territories, 

destruction and abuse of the civilian population, illegal removal of children, and others. 

russia has shown its essence as a cruel, inhuman, terrorist, barbaric organization of people 

who value nothing. russian statehood has reached one of the lowest levels of development 

of world democracy and humanity. This serie came as a result of this military invasion. It 

highlights my attitude and subjective vision of this situation and its results. It sheds light on 

the new realities of life so that this does not happen again anywhere in the world. 


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Madelaine’s work vomits up, and then attempts to make 

sense of, the complexity, specificity, and internal contradictions 

of her emotions. Her process is intuitive and improvisational, 

and attempts to discover insight by meeting 

every impulse with “yes, and”. Her abstract painting is 

characterized by vibrant colors, tightly woven composition, 

and layers of watercolor and ink applied over many hours. 

When she creates, her focus is on the experience of the 

creative process rather than the outcome. 

@soup.in.the.woods.art 

soupinthewoods.com 

Missoula, United States 

These three works are all part of my larger series Breakup Tour, a sixty-odd set of abstract 

paintings completed during a six-month period of solo travel that followed a simultaneous 

breakup, job loss, and loss of my home. As a whole, they document a wonderful, surreal, 

terrifying, ecstatic, deeply dreamlike period of my life. 

These three works specifically are about dreamlike encounters with the god-consciousness 

that pervades all of creation; the intense presence of the here and now to which we 

remain largely asleep, for fear that it will overwhelm us. When we create, we wake up to find 

ourselves in the flow state, this dazzlingly surreal space of pure love that’s somehow more 

real than anything else. Then we sink back into our normal lives, the experience of being 

consciously present fades like a dream, and we recreate symbols to remind ourselves that 

it was really there. 


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My name is Anastasiia Novitskaya. I was born in Ukraine. 

I have had a passion for drawing since childhood. All the 

time I was in search of myselfI love to experiment, to 

observe, to discover new aspects of familiar things. I am 

constantly searching for myself, my place in this world. 

Simple words can not convey all the nuances of emotions 

and experiences. Art for me - is a way to transfer feelings. It 

is what connect us together and takes communication to 

the next level - the emotional level. 

@anastasiianovitskaya 

Genova, Italy 

Looking at the picture, you may initially think that the astronaut is on Mars, but upon closer 

inspection, it becomes clear that he is actually on Earth. He is wearing a spacesuit, but it’s 

unclear why. Is it already impossible to breathe on Earth? 

The painting is very surreal and ironic, as it contrasts the normality of the cafe scene with 

the apocalyptic background. The cosmonaut seems to be unaware or indifferent to the 

disaster outside, and he tries to keep a positive attitude by reading a self-help book. The 

canned soup suggests that he is eating a simple and cheap meal, perhaps because of the 

scarcity of resources or the lack of appetite. 

The painting could be interpreted as a satire on the human condition in the modern world, 

where people are isolated, alienated and indifferent to the problems around them. It could 

also be seen as a warning about the dangers of nuclear war and its consequences for 

humanity and the environment. 


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When the digital realm is all we have - rather than a supplement 

to “real life” – it can infuse into our unconscious and 

later rear its ugly head. It becomes the stuff of nightmares 

that can cause a strong emotional response from the mind, 

typically fear, but also despair, anxiety or sadness. 

@natalie_santafe 

@ jimeyrejimeyrejimeyre 

nataliechristensenphoto. 

com 

Santa Fe, United States 

It is in these dream states, or even invading that hallucinatory 

hypnagogic state - the transitional state of consciousness 

between wakefulness and sleep - where imaginary 

images or sensations seem real. 

This is a part of collaborative photography project from Natalie Christensen (Santa Fe, NM) 

and Jim Eyre (London, UK) of a surreal cityscape that embodies the disquieting experience 

of how our lives have been transformed by the social media hyperscape, as reflected in 

dream phantasmagoria. Exacerbated by an isolating pandemic, our reliance on the tiny 

screens on our phones to link us to the world has grown and pulled us down a rabbit hole of 

temporary validation that is addictive. But the information overload in these commercially 

mediated spaces that present themselves disingenuously as free, freely accessible and 

ultimately beneficial can also amp up insecurity and self-doubt, resulting in frustration, 

uncertainty and disappointment. 

The project is comprised of composite photography of New Mexico and London. Through 

the artists’ use of familiar and contemporary urban objects, the images contain familiar 

tropes are oddly disorienting. 


Spike dimensions variable 


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Throughout my life, I’ve been exploring the question, 

‘What does it mean to be an African?’ Affirming the core of 

African power within myself and others permeates everything 

I do and represent. My objects and installations at 

once draw upon my history and simultaneously comment 

on the present. I have embraced mixed media processes to 

express and explore ideas regarding the richness of African 

history and pressing contemporary concerns addressing 

where we come from and where we are going. 

@sniper_ceramica 

www.snipersart.com 

Fayetteville, United States 

I want my work to draw audiences to experience the richness of some aspects of African 

culture and their relevance to our contemporary world. I desire to make sculptural installations 

that communicate ideas to make viewers recognize that what people think they 

know about Africa is not always the whole truth. The story of Africa is now. It will come 

a time when our history will be written by Africa and with dignity. Using the universal 

language of art allows for the space to showcase that it will be bold when Africans come to 

share their stories. As an African from Ghana, I intentionally invest in the topics of identity 

and homeland to translate experiences and make room for myself and other artists to let 

Africa shine. It will be a dream come through to get my art published by this reputable 

magazine. 


Half and 1|2, 40” x 35” x 5” 

Oil on my head, 40” x 40” x 5 


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Jiang Feng 

Currently, I am developing my system “The Life Praxis,” 

which calls for the synthesis of (1) Humanities and Social 

Science Academic Research (2) Social Practice (3) Somatic 

and Spirituality 

@jiangfeng_mine 

FB: JiangFengArtist 

jiangfeng-mine.com 

New Yaipei City, Taiwan 

I view the body as the base and the social issues, gender, 

sex, sexuality, and race, as the lens to examine the life while 

being a contemporary Taoist. Art is a force of disruption of 

social injustice and existential fixation. The ideology of my 

work is “family-unfriendly.” 

This series recruits people/non-professional models and juxtaposes the torn USian flag 

and the naked bodies of all genders, races, sexuality, nationality, and cultural backgrounds 

to capture their vulnerability, emotions, and strength, critiquing the United States as the 

dreamland and shelter for people, especially immigrants. During the photo shoot, “Non-traditional 

Modeling Method” (created by 江峰 Jiang Feng) was used to guide the participants 

to embody their immigrant stories through the object. It is an intriguing combination of 

documentary photography and fine art creative endeavor. 


江峰 Jiang Feng, U.S. (Unwholesome Shelter) 「美」國 04, 11x14inches 


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My work arises by the process of converting simple 

elements from my surroundings and placing them as signs 

and symbols in my art work. These symbols are a hint to 

my past, the memories and their recurrence in my present 

and feature dream. My work involves the act of combining 

different processes to suit my artistic expression and thus 

unrestrictedly draws various mediums and materials to be 

a part of my art work. 

@anaveen_kumar 

FB: naveen.a2 

Bengaluru, India 

In the process of an artistic practice, we discover and express the surroundings in relation 

with ourselves and vice versa. Today we are surrounded by visual images, billboards, books, 

magazines, television, movies, bright city lights and computer art that we boldly proclaim 

as a sign of our fast-paced technologically advanced society. In such an age, art is more 

than what was academically divided as drawing, painting, sculpture or photography. 

Today’s artist studios are not just filled with colors and canvas, but they have become a 

laboratory for an artist. There is a link between science and art, and they are interdependent 

because only the innovative and creative mind can create new and authentic. In these 

artistic laboratories, the mundane is transformed into an object of an aesthetic value and is 

assigned with new meanings and positions. 


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Toufic Melhem 

As an artist, I have created a collection of sculptures that 

go beyond the limitations of my own life and. transcend 

cultural boundaries. Through my work, I have able to rise 

above personal suffering and inspire others to see the 

world from a new perspective. By pushing social boundaries 

and encouraging people to view their lives in a fresh 

light, I hope to break down barriers that one seemed insurmountable. 

Ultimately, my work represents a powerful call 

to action. 

@touficmelhemofficial 

FB: touficmelhemartist 

Beirut, Lebanon 

My concerns extend beyond local issues, as I seek to explore deeper, more universal themes. 

Through my sculptures, I strive to uncover the inner peace and love that I have struggled to 

express before. By delving into these themes, I hope to encourage viewers to look beyond 

their own personal strugglers and consider the broader issues that affect all of us. Urging 

individuals to embrace a more enlightened perspective on life. By transcending cultural 

boundaries and pushing beyond traditional limits, I have created a body of work that stands 

as a testament to enduring power of human creativity and the limitless potential of the 

human spirit. My artworks takes a critical view of social, political and cultural issues. Often 

referencing world history, my work explores the varying relationships between popular 

culture and fine arts. 


Red Cone, 35x15x17 cm, Patinated Steel on Basalt Stone, 2023 


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Interviews 

Dr Shirley Yeung 

Things in my life are episodes that are worth being presented in an 

artistic way with educational values to sustain and transform. 

Hong Kong 


When did you start doing calligraphic paintings, and why did you choose this 

style? 

I picked up Chinese Calligraphy Paintings 

under COVID-19 for regular practice as 

a way of therapy and potential exploration. 

Though I know a bit of it when I was 

young, ongoing practice early on the 

morning and during sunset time makes 

me refreshing with a new perspective of 

life and happiness. 

Besides, meeting different artists from 

different countries trigger me to innovate 

and transform. 

“ 

Art is more than a way of expressing 

yourself. 

It is a way of reconnectivity – inner self and 

nature, outer world and community. 


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You have a fascinating approach to art. Tell me more about your philosophy. 

My philosophy is never to set a boundary 

in the creation process. Open your mind 

with actions and impacts. 

Throwing seeds in your life without 

expectation. Enjoying the process of 

throwing seeds. 

“ 

Fruits, come once in life. Rewarding or not, 

depending on how you look at art and why 

you keep on doing art related actions with 

meaningful outputs. 


“ 

Awards is only a kind of self-review and see 

the flow in your life. It is not a plan to obtain 

Awards, it is doing something you feel happy 

and meaningful with opportunities to grow 

and glow. 

How did your art practice combine 

with your work in the entrepreneurial 

field? What is the essence of sustainable 

development? 

The essence of entrepreneurial journey is 

about the potential of identifying demands 

and perspectives of human behaviors. 

Being a School of Design Alumni, Harvard 

University and Professor in School of 

Business, Gratia Christian College UNPRME 

Advanced Signatory Institute, HK, integrating 

life philosophy with business opportunities 

to serve the community via Engagement 

of students, industry practitioners, 

technology experts, publication professionals 

and communities of diversity help 

to enlarge the scope of Art, Technology, 

Business for Sustainable Development. To 

clarify. 

Your work is recognized in different 

parts of the world – you have many 

awards and nominations. Including 

you – a nominee for UN Local Change 

Maker. How did you combine your 

work with visual art? 

To clarify, I was nominated by Prof Negishi, 

Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry for 

different kinds of awards. 

Having somebody with appreciation to 

your works is the key driver to leading a 

fruitful and happy life. 


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Tell us about the transformation of your work and goals in recent years. After 

all, you started with design thinking and are now actively working in the educational 

field. 

In the past 30 years, I transformed from 

quality standards auditor to a Professor in 

Business. Recently, from a professor to a 

Life Artist / Author/ Researcher. 

The process is to integrate system thinking 

with creative thinking, design thinking 

and my SY model with UN related 

principles and my research findings. 

It is rarely to have an artist with academic 

research findings to support the contents 

of artworks. 

This is what I’m doing now in the process 

of transformation. 

Very interesting to know your advice for aspiring artists. After all, you have a more 

scientific and philosophical approach to art! What advice would you give those 

just at the beginning of their journey? 

At the beginning of the journey, we need 

to set a private time of your own. You need 

to know that the private time is more 

than a quiet moment, it is a time to build 

esilience, strengths of internalizing your 

potentials, and pursuing happiness in life 

via using left and right brain for fun. 

“ 

Fun drives you emotional stability and potential 

exploration with possibilities of fruitful 

outcomes and Sustainable partners. 


Sara Rahanjam 

The main theme in my works is about women and their 

social identity and position in traditional societies. As a 

woman who was born and grew up in Iran I have experienced 

lots of problems, limitations problems and difficulties 

which are rooted in cultural and traditional believes in 

eastern countries specially in Iran as my home country. 

I believe that art is a chance to protest against inequalities 

and can be and opportunity to make change in society 

through bringing up neglected problems. 

@sararahanjam 

www.sararahanjam.com 

Tehran, Iran 

I live as a woman in Iran and the concern of my work is women’s freedom. 

In this project, I tried to talk about the experience of pain and suffering that we have endured 

all these years, and it has covered us not only physically but through our soul and spirit. that 

we see and feel. But inside that woman, having a dream with flowers that are a symbol of a 

garden are blooming. It means that despite all the restrictions and pressures, she falls short 

of having her dream of freedom and love. He did not come and fertilize it like a child in his 

womb so that one day it will become a beautiful garden and conquer his whole body and 

soul. 

A bright future can happen with the growth of individual awareness and empathy and 

integration of all people even beyond the borders of a country. A future that is full of light 

and hope and includes individual and collective. 


Bruises violets 1, 20x26 cm 


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Anna Borachuk 

My name is Anna Borachuk. I am Ukrainian artist from 

Vinnytsia. My creativity is the expression of my state and 

my emotions, uniqueness and individuality, like a woman 

and like an individual. My paints are short stories with 

good plots, which I have embodied in ideas and images, in 

mystical and fairy style. I use symbolism, allegory, mystery 

and enigmatic images with deep sense. 

The main heroine is a woman, because I am a woman, and 

all my works represent an element of self-projection. 

@netty_bart 

FB: annaborachuk 

Vinnytsia, Ukraine 

The ladies in my paintings are delicate and self confident. In my character, on the contrary, 

there is self-criticism, that is why I try to transfer the traits I lack to the canvas. I’m always 

thinking of a woman with her inexhaustible depth of soul using my life’s experience. 

The main idea of my paintings is to convey the unity between me, as an artist and the art 

itself, using harmony with those illusions, fears, fantasies, and transfer them to images and 

symbols in my works. Symbolism is part of my visual identity. 

My art vision is an invisible torch, which leads me as an artist through the dark corridor 

of my life creativity. There is a task to create something out of nothing and confuse the 

audience and make think about the theme. 


Witch, 80x70 


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The concrete part of my creative process comprises trips 

several times a year throughout the west and Southwest, 

hiking and photographing vistas for future paintings. The 

goal is to catch the light in all its strangeness and beauty, 

and pattern that reveals a glimmer of logic in complicated 

and tumbled landscapes. I do serious, long-distance hiking 

- going up, down and over rocky outcroppings, plunging 

down an arroyo or sprawling in sage bushes to reach the 

precise vantage point I am seeking. 

FB: kathleen.frank.94402 

kathleenfrankart.com 

Santa Fe, United States 

These oils on canvas are a depiction of my favorite route on the eastern side of the Sierra 

Mountains. It is a narrow, winding, gorgeous and dangerous road we have driven countless 

times and is embedded in my psyche. You travel through lush, forested slopes to the dry 

desert of the eastern side. We’ve seen cattle on foggy, misty mornings and a picturesque 

lake sits atop the highest point - a spot for fishermen and picnickers on top of the world. 

Our favorite lake is below Ebbetts Pass; it is a great place to swim among the rock islands 

in ice cold water. 

Here is the dream part: in my studio, I examine every photo to select images to paint. While 

the selection of images is a conscious activity, thinking about how I want to depict them 

– this mental and physical exertion seeps into my brain and then into my dreams. What 

I carry away from the dreams – some hazy examination of the vibrant colors, sensations, 

works its way into a painting. 


Ebbetts Pass III, oil on linen, 36x48, 2023 

The Other Side of Ebbetts Pass, oil, 31.5x31.5, 2009 


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Ziba Pashang 

I constantly review this question in my mind: am I creating 

a work of art or am I destroying and eroding the body? 

Conflict between building and destroying. Now what I 

make is in a perfect harmony with my body, these deformations 

and layers define my body. I make my work on 

trees and then put them on my body and photograph 

them. This harmony in the forms of nature with the body 

and their erotic sense is remarkable. 

@zpashang 

Tehran, Iran 

The story of the wound knows neither man or tree. Damage is damage. 

There are still wounds that heal little by little, and it is not necessary that the injury be deep or 

severe, they conquer you little by little and one day they open their heads without knowing. 

Wounds make us stronger and allow hope blossom within us. Hope to sprout, to become 

green and to rebuild...In my environmental works, I always deal with the damages caused 

to nature and I try to use these damages to express my concerns. I repair these damages 

symbolically and fill them layer by layer with ceramics. This restoration for me is like the 

hope I have for improving the environment. For me, the harmony between human wounds 

and tree damage is a hope for the healing of human wounds and hope for prosperity in the 

future 


In harmony with he body, 21x16cm 


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Olga Rokhmanyuk | ROArtUS 

Impressionism, decorative, abstract, these trends are the 

closest to me at the moment. I capture concepts into static 

paintings using acrylic on canvas. Some of the paintings 

live as separate works, some were originally conceived 

as a separate series, and there are paintings with special 

energy, such as the “Dream formation moment” series, 

this form of energy allows the paintings to be collected in 

a series only some time later. Work with a paintings is work 

with time and energy. 

@ro_art_us 

SaatchiArt: roart 

www.roartus.com 

Richmond, United States 

Dreams and hopes are ready-made concrete completed forms. 

Hope is what leads to passive expectation and makes a person an observer and not a participant. 

This form of interaction with the world is not close to me. And a dream is something 

that a person is able to form personally by taking an active life position, is able to influence 

the result. And I thought, what is the path of a dream from emptiness to a finished form? 

How might this path look in color and shape? 

After all, this is an amazing phenomenon a moment before this - the dream does not exist 

yet, and after a moment - the dream takes on a finished form and for many years a person 

strives for this dream and lives by it. In this series of paintings “Dream formation moment” I 

experiment with the possibility of capturing with acrylic on canvas what is the very moment 

of the formation of a dream, as it were, the state between its absence and the finished 

form. 


Morning Flower, 61x92cm 

Inspiration, diptih 122x122cm 


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I’m a full-time botanical artist, who lives and creates in 

Ukraine. I’m a member of the American Society of Botanical 

Artists. 

@kovalova_to 

Kyiv, Ukraine 

As a philologist by my primary education and former 

occupation, I speak and understand the language of 

flowers, and translate it into paintings with the help of my 

brush. All my paintings are done in watercolor. I depict 

flowers and plants, attractive to everybody, and the ones 

with some imperfections having charm and zest, which I 

try to discover and depict on paper. 

Have you ever thought of a heaven garden or a dreamlike garden? What comes to your 

imagination first? I’m sure you will think of flowers! They can be big and small, simple and 

intricate in forms and colors, fragrant and absolutely flavorless. Nature creates perfect 

beauty, which we don’t always notice. That’s why I look for amazing plants growing around 

and depict their petals, leaves and stems on paper. I try to show the true beauty of flowers 

to those who do not have time or opportunity to observe them in reality. 

I’ve painted a lot of flowers. However, for this issue I have chosen the ones I could find in 

some picturesque garden. 

I’m absolutely sure that paintings of beautiful flowers can improve the mood and make a 

person a little happier - looking at them you may forget about problems you face at present 

and remember some pleasant moments from your past or dream about peaceful and 

easy-going future. 


Tender Blue Alpine Poppy, 23x31cm , watercolour on paper, 2023 


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I strive to create collections that are warming and uplifting. 

The artistic direction combines elements of fantasy, 

magic and nature. I carefully study animals and natural 

phenomena in order to translate them into clothing. I 

strive to create unique works that are eye-catching and 

thought-provoking. The artistic concept is to create works 

of art that not only serve as decoration, but also become a 

source of inspiration and history. 

@pva_artist 

Kharkiv, Ukraine 

Each garment I paint is a magical combination of realistic animals that reach for the butterfly 

as something magical and beautiful . These works inspire viewers and give confidence 

My clothing collections are designed to warm and inspire, transporting people into unique 

worlds of fairy tales and miracles. There is an element of fantasy and magic in each painting, 

allowing viewers to temporarily immerse themselves in a world where anything is possible. 

My work is designed to evoke positive emotions and vibrations, supporting the true 

meaning of hope and belief in one’s dreams 



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“Magic Garden” series 

Closing my eyes, I wanted to find myself in such a quiet, 

beautiful and calm city, that’s why I created a series of 

modern art photography, where I wanted to show my 

feelings and sensations, involving the idea of painting. 

The emphasis of photography is to transform an ordinary 

object into a trigger of the imagination, full of meaning. 

The concept is to be able to find and keep peace within 

yourself - the greatest skill that is very difficult to learn. 

@tatyanavasyura 

Kyiv, Ukraine 

There is a famous thesis of Martin Luther King “I have a dream”, which has long since turned 

into a worldwide meme. Each of us has a dream, or many dreams, and I think it is very 

necessary, especially now, at a time when none of us thought that we would live in war, 

grief and suffering. I created this series from my feelings and dreams for a better future. 

The English word dream is ambivalent, because it means a dream (imagination) on the 

one hand, and a dream on the other. You might think that dreaming is structurally similar 

to delusion or dreaming, so the phrase “I have a dream” can also be thought of as “I had a 

strange dream.” Internal anxiety and tension have become constant companions of modern 

life. They disturb us. In the imaginary garden that I created for myself, I learned to listen to 

the silence within myself - and found harmony. 


Magic Garden 1, 48x68 cm 


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Her work is mainly conceptual and explores the formation 

of female identity, the imprints of childhood in the 

present and the meaning of the intermediate. Her continuous 

intention is to blur the lines between reality, memory 

and imagination, playing with the viewer’s perception to 

entice them into the secret labyrinth of her imagination. 

As a recording method she uses photography and video, 

creating mainly typological narratives. 

@catherine_chatzidimitriou 

Athens, Greece 

Planet C began to form in early 2020. It is a fantasy environment created to offer a different 

way of viewing reality. Inside planet C my personal objects lose their utility, they turn into 

symbolic totems and finally into hyperrealistic photographic compositions aiming to give 

hope and relief and provide a way of escape. Planet C is dominated by unfiltered observation 

and the color palette of pink, elements of my childhood that give me security and 

invite the viewer into a protected environment. Planet C asks the question if “it is possible to 

avoid reality, through the prism of fantasy, in order to alleviate the fear or pain that a person 

or a large part of the population may feel through an individual or collective experience 

respectively”. 


Planet C, 04 


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Mandroid 

I believe color supercedes forms. So I express myself with 

colors, depicting emotions and showing how things are, 

rather than how we think them to be. 

My style of art includes monochrome painting, expressionism, 

impressionism and realism , addressing societal issues 

in the environment, nation and world at large. 

@mandroid_o 

Lagos, Nigeria 

The theme is dedicated to hopes and dreams. 

My painting “Serotonin” talks about the transformation of women’s right in African, the 

female child now have hopes and dreams to become whatever they want to be in the 

society. 

Also, the painting “world peace “ shows that amidst all the chaos happening around the 

world we can still achieve utopia. 

Finally, “The Ripple Effect” allows us to understand the power of the ocean , not only does 

the ocean hold our canoe and ships and is therapeutic but it also holds our memories. 


Serotonin 


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