Art is my inspiration, with art I inspire other. I like to draw sea, because my native town is near sea.
My motto, and my painting is : “See the light through the darkness”. This means that despite the difficulties, be positive and see beautiful in life.
Born: Odesa ,Ukraine
Now: Germany, Neunkirchen
@anuhka23
INTERVIEW
How did your transition from working at a bank in Ukraine to becoming a professional artist influence your artistic journey?
I like to draw always, but hadn’t enough time because of work. In 2022 I understood, that art is important in my life and helps me and I need to appreciate every day. Process painting is relax and opportunity to expess emotions. In 2022 I moved to Germany, and have time to create.
What inspired your motto, “See the light through the darkness,” and how does it reflect in your paintings?
In 2022 I moved with my children to Germany because of war in Ukraine. During this time I experienced and rethought a lot. In another country, where isn’t my friends and family , is foreign language and everything is different , I need art to overcoming stress . I understood,that I need to appreciate every day. I want to live not in fear but in love. At this time I painted many pictures , I took part in a lot of Exhibitions. I had Idea to draw abstract picture and make workshops to help people with art to see Light :beautiful life, nature, love, peace and another positive things. This is motto : See the light through the darkness.
Many people don’t see good things because their problems. Art is very important now, because many people need psychological help.
For me art is inspiration and I inspire another people.
I painted several versions painting See the light through the darkness. I painted also beautiful landscapes and Christmas magic time with light.
I hold free Workshops to help people with painting stress relief.
What challenges have you faced as an artist living and working in Germany, and how have they influenced your creative process?
In another country is foreign language and everything is different , firstly I needed to learn german language and also to find art shops. In Ukraine there many shops,but in small german town it was difficult to find everything was I needed.
I painted a lot and posted in Instagram,than met and communicated with different people and volunteers, and they helped me to organize workshops and Exhibitions. In Exhibitions I communicated with different creative people.
I put up a lot of time, energy and money to create art and help people. But some people can think it’s easy. I don’t stop create through difficulties . Now painting is important part of my life.
I want to found Gallery ,but with bureaucracy in Germany and without money it’s difficult.
Could you share more about your experience conducting free art masterclasses in Germany? What impact do you hope to have on your participants?
I started to hold free workshops in 2024 in Germany, because to help people with art relief Stress . I am volunteer and with pleasure help and teach painting to people . I told them my experience and it’s like art therapy, and than I became good feedback from participants. I help them to see beautiful and enjoy the life. I speak ukrainian, russian and german during workshop to all participants can understand. In my workshops I put a lot of time,my energy and become joy and gratitude from participants, and this is more important than money.
Hanna, you’ve exhibited your work across multiple countries, including Ukraine, Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Which exhibition or location has been the most memorable for you, and why?
All exhibitions are important,but my solo Exhibitions ( in 2024 were 4 solo Exhibitions), especially which I organized, are significant for me. There are two Exhibitions at the end of year 2024 in Germany: in Neunkirchen city library and in Saarbrücken “Weltraum” . The title Exhibition is also “See the light through the darkness”. I prepared to installation of Exhibition. In opening my Exhibition in Neunkirchen
( 14.11.24-30.03.25)were many guests and mayor of the city , library administration, and Professor of Art History, which prepared a report on the topic of Exhibition. I received many congratulations and flowers.
Interesting Exhibitions were in Ukraine, in Odesa and Kiev ( for Example Kiev in Gallery Globus my solo Exhibition and in Art House my Painting was in exhibition poster), else in Prague in the city centre .
In Hannover 21.12.24 was Art Business Forum Orbita with Exhibition , it’s good looking event.
With such a rich portfolio of exhibitions and achievements, what are your goals for the future as an artist?
I want to continue take part in Exhibitions, and make Workshops and to new learn ,raise qualification. Besides I want to make my brand , that my paintings see and know in world. But fame isn’t important for me, I need recognition of my works, that my paintings will make happy people. I want to found Gallery with Exhibitions and Workshops and make profit. Now it’s only costs.
Also I have great goals.
If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring artists who are just starting their journey, what would it be?
Main advice is not afraid to create, take part in Exhibitions, posting in social media.
Also important : don’t be self-critical.
Thirdly, need to communicate with another artists and curators, and another artists are not competitors.