My name is Victoriia Slavinska. I am a Ukrainian artist and illustrator, born in Brovary in 1979.

In 2005, I graduated from Kyiv University of Technology and Design. I began painting in 2009 and have devoted myself entirely to this creative path ever since. Over the past 16 years, I have developed my practice as both an artist and illustrator, working across painting, teaching, and visual storytelling.

From 2010 to 2020, I worked as a drawing instructor for children and adults in various art studios. During this time, I also led creative workshops at festivals and community events, sharing my vision and helping others discover their own.

Due to the war, I was forced to leave Ukraine in 2022 and lived as a refugee in Istanbul. The city became my temporary home and a source of inspiration, which is why it now appears frequently in my paintings. In 2023, I returned to Ukraine and continue to live and work here despite the ongoing wartime conditions.

I work primarily with oil and mixed media, focusing on urban landscapes, especially of Istanbul — a city that inspires me deeply. Through the use of symbols and color, I embed emotional and narrative layers into each painting.

My illustration work includes two metaphorical decks for use by psychologists in therapy and self-reflection. I am also the author of several themed painting series, including:
• Mandala 13 (13 paintings)
• Istanbul’s Tree (6 works)
• Lady and Cat (31 works)
• City Walk (33 works)

To date, I have created over 350 original artworks. My paintings are held in private collections across Ukraine, Germany, Australia, Spain, Turkey, Switzerland, and the United States.

I have held two solo exhibitions and participated in over 20 fairs, festivals, and group shows. In addition, I run an art-focused YouTube channel, where I share my process, inspirations, and reflections on the artistic journey.

• • Exhibitions

13/05/2023 – 21/05/23 “Behind, Between” Istanbul, Turkey

27/05/2017 – 04/06/2017
“Nympha Festival” group exhibition
Art Gallery O. Zamostian, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Kyiv, Ukraine

02/11/2015 – 16/11/2015
Solo exhibition “Kaleidoscope of the Soul”
Art café “LEOLE”, Kyiv, Ukraine

19/05/2015 – 31/05/2015
“Kyiv Day on Andriivskyi” international exhibition, part of Talent Energy Fest
Andriivska St. 20, Kyiv, Ukraine

14/01/2015 – 15/01/2015
“Alpha-Fest” fair, Irpin, Ukraine
Zhovtneva St. 118, Conference Hall

[2015, Date unspecified]
Participation in the “Business Talent of Ukraine” contest

03/12/2014 – 14/12/2014
“ART-Sherstival” craft exhibition
Kyiv, Ukraine

06/12/2014 – 07/12/2014
“Harmony” festival, artisan fair
Chernihiv, Ukraine

29/11/2014 – 30/11/2014
“Harmony” festival, artisan fair
Zhytomyr, Ukraine

15/11/2014 – 16/11/2014
“Art-Practik” festival, exhibition-sale
National Transport University, Kyiv, Ukraine

20/06/2014 – 21/06/2014
“Faces of the Light of Our Victory” exhibition
Sofiivska Art Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine

07/06/2014 – 08/06/2014
Art Club “Talisman”
Chernihiv, Ukraine

17/05/2014 – 18/05/2014
“Art-Practik” festival, exhibition-sale
National Transport University, Kyiv, Ukraine

September 2013
Charity auction “Read as Equals” to support Braille book printing
Vinnytsia, Ukraine

08/06/2013
“Fairy Tale City” international festival
Hydropark, Kyiv, Ukraine

01/06/2013 – 02/06/2013
“Alpha-Fest” psychology and training festival
Koncha-Zaspa, Kyiv, Ukraine

20/03/2013 – 25/03/2013
7th International Exhibition-Competition “Breath of Spring”
Ukrainian Art Week, Central House of Artists, Kyiv, Ukraine

06/03/2013 – 20/03/2013
1st Solo Exhibition “Painting and Graphics”
Brovary Museum, Ukraine

10/02/2012 – 12/02/2012
Trade Center “Darynok”, fair-exhibition
Kyiv, Ukraine

07/10/2011 – 08/10/2011
All-Ukrainian Conscious Fatherhood Festival
Exhibition-sale, Ukraine

10/09/2011
“Stuki 17” exhibition
Lavra Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine

02/09/2011 – 04/09/2011
Ethno-Esoteric Festival “Nipata”
Luhansk, Ukraine

27/05/2010 – 30/05/2010
“Alpha-Fest” psychology and training festival
Koncha-Zaspa, Kyiv, Ukraine

17/04/2010
“Stuki 6” exhibition
RTC “Blockbuster”, Kyiv, Ukraine

26/03/2010 – 27/03/2010
“Reveal Yourself” fair-exhibition
Kyiv Planetarium, Ukraine