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Helen Baranovska is a multi-disciplinary artist, internationally recognized designer, and award-winning curator whose work at the intersection of digital and conceptual art captivates global audiences. Her dynamic career spans digital design, illustration, and fine art photography, while her immersive conceptual pieces explore themes of identity, empathy, and socio-political reflection. A respected member of the Designers Union of Ukraine and the International «Society of Designers» since 2001, Helen has also been part of the C-IDEA (International Design Association, China) since 2017. In addition to co-founding the Designers Union of Ukraine branch in Dnipro, she is the driving force and president of the prestigious COW International Design Festival, an annual event since 2004 that highlights cutting-edge works and fosters global creative dialogue. Her work extends beyond traditional artistic boundaries into social impact initiatives, organizing impactful poster campaigns, social poster exhibitions, and art therapy sessions for wounded soldiers in military hospitals. Helen’s commitment to social causes includes hosting an art auction to fund crucial community projects, blending art with advocacy in powerful ways. Helen's creative contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the prestigious «Lege Artis» Honorary Award, the Designers Union of Ukraine Medal of Honor for her influential role in advancing Ukrainian design, the Alexander Rodchenko Gold Medal, and others. She has been invited to exhibit her work at prestigious international invitational exhibitions worldwide, as well as to serve as a juror, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator at renowned design events across the globe. She has exhibited her work in over 20 countries worldwide. Helen's work combines aesthetic innovation with meaningful social commentary, making her pieces highly sought after by collectors who appreciate art that challenges, inspires, and bridges the worlds of digital design and conceptual depth.