Olha Vlasova
"Once upon a time"
2023

About the Item

The edges are painted This painting captures a captivating journey into the realm of imagination and fantasy. When we find ourselves in solitude, the entire world becomes ours and we emerge as the creators of that realm. This moment evokes a sense of freedom where there are no boundaries or limits, only an endless exploration through the labyrinths of our own creativity. The canvas is alive with colors that seem celestial, resembling the depths of the cosmic universe. Purples, blues, and pinks intertwine like stardust in a grand celestial dance. The colors accentuate the magical events unfolding on the canvas, emphasizing the vastness of our imagination. The artist wanted to breathe memories into the painting - moments when immersed in our own fantasies, we feel a carefree euphoria of creativity. We experience ourselves as effortlessly light, yet powerful and omnipotent. The artist wanted to immerse the viewer in memories of those times when they were truly captivated by dreams or fantasies. To plunge them into the sincere process of creating ephemeral and fantastic worlds. For, in reality, anything we can imagine can be reality. ABOUT ARTIST Olha Vlasova is a Ukrainian artist who has been passionate about painting since childhood. She received her higher art education in painting and costume design, which heavily influenced her work. Ornamentation also plays a significant role in her art. Olha experiments with various techniques and materials, but she finds that acrylics offer boundless possibilities for imagination and exploration. As a professional artist, Olha is deeply committed to exploring the themes of female sexuality and self-worth. Her goal is to illustrate that a woman's appearance does not diminish her importance or autonomy. Olha asserts that a woman's appearance is her choice, not a means to achieve goals at the expense of men. As an artist, Olha focuses her research on conveying the personal experiences of women who encounter condescension and the diminution of their value due to sensitivity and femininity. She conveys that the concepts of femininity and seriousness, playfulness and rationality are not mutually exclusive and can coexist. Olha's work actively participates in the discussion on tolerance and the pursuit of creating a safe space for self-expression. She incorporates themes of new sincerity in her work, embodying the desire to be oneself without the fear of encountering mockery, sarcasm, or societal labeling. She has extensive artistic experience, and her works are held in private collections in the USA, Norway, Denmark, France, and Ukraine.

Creator:

Olha Vlasova (1994, Ukrainian)

Creation Year:

2023

Dimensions:

Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)

Medium:

Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

2010-