Nelia Hryhorenko

Nelia Lukavenko-Hryhorenko is a self-taught Ukrainian artist based in Kyiv, whose artistic practice is centered on the beauty, fragility, and emotional presence of the natural world. She discovered her passion for art at an early age, and painting has gradually evolved from a childhood fascination into a deeply personal and contemplative practice.

As a self-taught artist, Nelia has developed her artistic language through independent study, continuous experimentation, close observation of nature, and years of dedicated practice. This intuitive and personal approach allows her to explore painting beyond purely academic conventions and to develop a distinctive relationship with light, color, form, and atmosphere.

Flowers occupy a central place in Nelia’s work. Rather than treating them simply as botanical subjects, she explores their forms, light, rhythm, and fleeting nature as a way of reflecting on emotion, memory, and the passage of time. Petals, leaves, shadows, and subtle changes in light become elements through which she creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation.

Her approach combines close observation of nature with a sensitivity to atmosphere and emotion. Nelia is interested in the moment when realistic representa...

National Aviation University

Winner of the MAЛЮЙ.UA International Art Festival, exhibition "GENERATIONS OF WAR" - 2023

"GENERATIONS OF WAR" February, 12-March, 3 2024 Museum-workshop of I.P. Kavaleridze
Kyiv, Ukraine

Group exhibition "Творчі ритми" 14.03-23.03.2025 Central Artist's House
Kyiv, Ukraine

Group exhibition "Вільні стіни" 8.07-9.08.2025 Art Space Tloom
Kyiv, Ukraine