Valeriia Nikolaieva

I am a Ukrainian artist, 24 years old. I have been painting since childhood, and art has always been my way of exploring the world, expressing emotions, and telling stories through imagery. I currently live and work in Poland, where I continue to develop my artistic practice.
My work combines symbolism with a dreamlike, fairy-tale aesthetic. I create paintings that invite viewers not only to look, but to read. Each piece is filled with symbols, details, and layered meanings, yet I never intend to impose a single interpretation. I believe that every viewer brings their own experiences to the artwork and may discover a unique, personal meaning within it.

All of my paintings originate entirely from my imagination. I do not copy existing compositions or rely on predefined concepts—every image is hand-painted and born from my own creative vision. Originality is at the heart of my practice, and I strive to ensure that each work is unique both visually and emotionally.

I believe that art does not provide definitive answers. Instead, it invites reflection, evokes emotion, and creates space for personal interpretation. That is the kind of art I aspire to create.