Olena Rybakova

ARTIST STATEMENT The foundational core of my artistic practice is the exploration of pure Energy in all its natural and metaphysical manifestations. Through the expressive language of painting, dynamic divided brushwork, and the sculptural technique of impasto, I strive to capture the elusive currents of power: the energy of the sun, the impulse of motion, the vibration of water, the architectonics of light, the pulsation of blooming, and the very substance of existence itself. At the center of my color concept lies a grand philosophical view of the cosmic cycle of force. The Sun, functioning as the ultimate primordial source, generously bestows its fiery warmth upon flowers, marine depths, humans, and all living creatures, establishing the primary foundation for life. In turn, this created world surges, dynamicizes, and transforms the received light, returning it to the universe through its own internal strength, texture, and pristine beauty. My canvases are not merely landscapes or floral motifs, but optical meeting points of primordial forces where Fire and Water do not destroy one another, but instead merge into an endless dance. Ultimately, my art stands as a visual hymn to Love and Life—an invitation to feel the heartbeat of the universe and recognize oneself as a vital part of its inexhaustible flow of light. BIOGRAPHY Born and based in Ukraine, the artist’s professional path is rooted in a solid academic foundation. She graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Graphics at the K. D. Ushynsky South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University (Odesa), one of the country's leading artistic institutions. For five years, she dedicated herself to teaching painting, drawing, and composition at an art school, an experience that allowed her to deeply master the theoretical and practical principles of visual arts. The next stage of her professional evolution brought her to Kyiv, where she worked as a computer graphics specialist in the advertising industry. This period enriched her understanding of spatial architectonics, color contrasts, and contemporary visual aesthetics.Today, she works as a full-time independent artist, focusing on expressive oil painting using the impasto technique.

Her artworks, exploring the metaphysical concept of the interaction between Fire and Water, possess a strong institutional background and were officially exhibited during her solo show at the R. G. Sudkovsky State Museum of Maritime Art.

She graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Graphics at the K. D. Ushynsky South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University (Odesa), one of the country's leading artistic institutions.