Vanda Orlova

Vanda Orlova is a Ukrainian artist, known as VANDA, included in the TOP of the best artists in the world according to the most influential international rating agency Artfacts, created the author's technique of "solarism" (from the Latin "solar" - solar), thanks to which her "living paintings" literally radiate light. This technique, inspired by sunlight, uses multi-layering of oil and acrylic paint and gilding of various forms (liquid, powder, spray). This allows the canvases to change depending on the angle of lighting, giving the viewer a feeling of living presence. In her work, Vanda explores the play of light and color, striving to convey emotional and semantic shades through the harmony of form and sunlight. Her works have already gained international recognition, participating in numerous competitions and exhibitions, and are in private collections in Ukraine (in particular, Lina Kostenko), the USA, Italy, Canada and other countries. Wanda is the author and implementer of the unique art projects "Draw Me a Poem by Lina Kostenko" and "Mosaic of the Heritage of Ukraine", which unite Ukrainian artists and revive, preserve and popularize the multifaceted cultural heritage of Ukraine. Participant of numerous international competitions, including Jackson's Art Prize 2024 (Great Britain), The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition 2024 (USA), BBA Artist Prize 2024 (Berlin, Germany) and Art Maze Mag (Great Britain). Her creative path, which began as a study of artistic expression, turned into an experiment with light, color and texture, which in 2024 led her to create her own technique. "Solarium" became a reflection of the very nature of light - from the Latin "solar", which means "solar", - and opened a new dimension in painting, in which paintings literally come to life in light rays, changing their appearance depending on the lighting. The essence of Wanda Orlova's solarism lies not only in technical techniques, but also in the deep philosophy of light as a symbol of warmth, life, and movement. Using golden potala, multi-layered strokes, and often textured elements, her canvases recreate the play of sunlight, which adds not only visual dynamics to the picture, but also metaphorical meaning. This approach allows you to create the effect of a "living painting" that interacts with the viewer in real time, changing throughout the day, as if breathing and responding to light. For Wanda, the process of developing her author's technique was a process of constant search and experimentation. She tried different materials, trying to find a way to convey the dynamism of light, which constantly changes the mood of the picture. It is this connection between the warmth of sunlight and the multi-layeredness of paints and potala that gives her canvases the ability to "come to life" in the presence of the viewer, creating a unique world where the depth of color is combined with the play of light. Wanda is currently working on a series of new paintings that she plans to present at her first solo exhibition. Until now, these works remain mysterious and we can only see parts of them in the photo. Each canvas reflects the interaction of texture and light, creating a living experience for the viewer, inviting them to immerse themselves in the moment of encounter with warmth, light and new meanings. These are not just works of art, but a way to share the feeling of hope and harmony embodied in the "living paintings" of solarism, which, according to the artist's plan, leave a warm and unforgettable mark on the soul.

Main exhibitions and competitions where I am represented COMPETITION 🎗 Participant of the International Competition for Beginning Artists Jackson's Art Prize 2024 (Great Britain) 🎗 Participant of the International Competition for Beginning Artists BBA Artist Prize 2024 (Berlin, Germany) 🎗 Participant of The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition 2024 (USA) 🎗 Participant of the International Competition Artsy Shark for the title of Selected Artist (USA) 🎗 Winner of the International Competition 💙 "UA ART MUST GO ON" 💛 in the nomination "Unique Author's Technique", Galvani Art Gallery 🎗 Participant of the International Competition from the British Professional Magazine Art Maze Mag (Great Britain) EXHIBITIONS Participant of the collective exhibition "Unity of the Christmas of Generations" in the Great Lavra Bell Tower 📆 11/29/2024 - 01/15/2025 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition "Wings of Freedom" for the Day of the Artist of Ukraine, Maria Zankovetska Museum 📆 12.10 - 23.10.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective final exhibition "Draw me a poem" of the long-term artistic competition between Ukrainian artists on the poetry of Lina Kostenko, Museum of Theater, Music and Cinema Art of Ukraine, 📆 15.09 - 30.08.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition for the Independence Day of Ukraine "Draw me a poem", Pechersk RDA 📆 22.08 - 31.08.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition "Flower Pastoral" for the 170th anniversary of Maria Zankovetska, Maria Zankovetska Museum 📆 09.08 - 16.08.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition "Art Oasis", I. Kavaleridze Museum-Workshop 📆 23.07-28.07.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant in the collective exhibition "Czech Spring" as part of the international art project "This is Art". Art Gallery "Platforma" 📆 March-April 2024, Czech Republic, Poděbrady Participant of the collective exhibition "Draw me a poem" at the Maria Zankovetska Museum 📆 08.06 - 21.06.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition "Colors of Ireland" ☘️ at the Central House of Artists 📆 23.03 - 30.03.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition at the National Museum "Lapidarium" (Lapidarium narodniho muzea), 📆 13.02 - 25.02.2024 Czech Republic, Prague Participant of the collective exhibition at the Central House of Architects "Seeing Dreams" 📆 27.01 - 05.02.2024 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant collective exhibition at the Central House of Artists "Moments of the Soul" 📆 15.12 - 24.12.2023 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition at the Art Gallery GLOBUS-PRAHA ART EMBASSY "Christmas Light" 📆 12.12 - 26.12.2023 Czech Republic, Prague Participant of the collective exhibition at the Art Gallery GLOBUS-PRAHA ART EMBASSY "ALL LIFE IN ART" 📆 28.11 - 12.12.2023 Czech Republic, Prague Participant of the collective exhibition at the Gallery "Globus", Guinness World Records record holder 🖼️ "WINTER WONDERLANDS" 📆 from 08.12-22.12.2023 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition at the Gallery "Globus", Guinness World Records record holder "WORLD your home" 🕊️ 📆 17.11 -01.12.2023 Participant of the collective exhibition at the Art Gallery "Globus" - Prague: ART-embassy EU: in Czech Republic 📆 from 28.11-12.12.2023 Czech Republic, Prague Participant of the collective exhibition at the Kyiv House of Architect "There is no translation for the Cossack family" 📆 from 01.11.23 - 15.11.23 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition at the Kyiv House of Architect "Beauty in Ukrainian" 📆 from 15.10 - 30.11.23 Ukraine, Kyiv My paintings are participating in the Art Tour of Europe (Poland, Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic) 📆 from 15.09.2023 Participant of the exhibition within the framework of the international competition 💙"UA ART MUST GO ON"💛 📆 from 09/23/23 to 10/08/23 Participant of the collective exhibition at the "Globus" Gallery, Guinness World Records record holder 🖼️ "OCTOBER PAINTS" 📆 from 10/06-10/2023 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition VENECIAN INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023 📆 from 09/21 - 10/06/2023 Participant of the collective exhibition at the "Globus" Gallery, Guinness World Records record holder 🖼️ "I will give you the sun" 📆 from 09/15 - 09/30/2023 Ukraine, Kyiv Participant of the collective exhibition at the "Globus" Gallery, Guinness World Records record holder 🖼️ Art Vernissage Ukraine, Kyiv 📆 from 09/01 - 04.09.2023 Participant of the collective exhibition at the Gallery "Globus", Guinness World Records record holder 🖼️ "Through the prism of creativity" Ukraine, Kyiv 📆 from 25.08 - 08.09.2023 Participant of the collective exhibition at the Gallery MODI Art&Wine Gallery, Ukraine, Kyiv 📆 from 23.05.2023 Participant of the collective exhibition at the Gallery "Globus", Guinness World Records record holder 🖼️ "THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CREATOR" Ukraine, Kyiv 📆 from 05.05 - 19.05.2023

Higher education: pedagogical. Second education: marketing and business project management. Art education: Kyiv City Children's Art School; Art Studio "Interior Painting"; Personal work with mentor Alla Mamotiuk in the art studio "33 Art"; Art School of Tatyana Zubova (Czech Republic, Prague); British school DOMESTIKA by Hashim Akib; Art Studio Layne Johnson Studio (USA, Texas); Course "Graphic Designer" at GENIUS SPACE.