Анастасія Цугуй

I am Anastasiia Tsuhui (NoNa), a Ukrainian visual artist currently living in Italy after being forced to flee my home due to the war in Ukraine. Working at the intersection of symbolism and conceptual figurative painting, my art has become a powerful space for processing displacement, resilience, and hope.

My practice focuses on the dialogue between human presence and nature, using expressive hand gestures and botanical elements as core visual symbols. Forced to rebuild my life in a new country, I view hands as guardians of memory, tenderness, and quiet strength—they protect fragile life, nurture hope, and preserve the deep roots of where we come from. Through rich textures and symbolic light, I explore themes of care, vulnerability, and the enduring power of love across generations.

Working primarily in acrylic, I transform personal trauma and philosophical reflection into visual sanctuaries. My goal is to offer viewers a space for contemplation, emotional healing, and warmth, serving as a reminder that even in the face of destruction, life and connection always find a way to bloom.

Lviv National Academy of Arts (2014-2020) — Master's degree in design with Honors

March 2025 — Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Group exhibition dedicated to Shevchenko Days, presenting contemporary artworks inspired by Ukrainian cultural heritage.

May 2025 — Kyiv, Ukraine
Group exhibition “Woman. Mother. Berehynia”, dedicated to the themes of femininity, motherhood, and Ukrainian cultural identity.