Olha Stas

I create art as a space of quiet presence. My works are not about decoration — they are about state.

I paint in moments when the world feels unstable, when light becomes fragile and silence turns into a conscious choice. Each layer becomes a pause, each mark an act of attention. The process itself is a ritual — slow, tactile, and grounded in breath.

Through flowers, abstract forms, and soft structures, I explore vulnerability as strength. I believe tenderness can hold resilience, and stillness can become a form of resistance.

Created during a time of uncertainty and war, my art does not speak loudly — it stays. It offers a moment of calm where viewers can return to themselves, feel supported, and reconnect with their inner light.

These works are invitations to slow down, feel deeply, and choose gentleness as a way of being.

I am a self-taught artist whose creative journey began over a decade ago when I first turned to painting as a way to translate emotions and inner states into color and texture. This intuitive exploration gradually evolved into a distinctive personal style.

My work is characterized by rich multi-layered compositions created primarily with a palette knife. I focus on depth, movement, and tactile presence, allowing each layer of paint to build emotional and visual complexity. I intentionally work with generous amounts of paint to achieve expressive texture and vibrant color harmony.

The physical surface of my paintings plays an essential role in the viewer’s experience. The sculptural layers invite not only visual engagement but also a strong sense of material presence, emphasizing the connection between emotion, gesture, and form.

Independent Studio Presentations and Private Showings
Ukraine
Ongoing presentation of original paintings and mixed media works in the artist’s studio environment, focusing on tactile, layered painting and emotionally driven compositions.

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Online International Exhibitions and Platform Showcases
Saatchi Art, Etsy and international digital art platforms
Participation in curated online showcases presenting contemporary textured painting, emotional abstraction, and floral expressionism to a global audience.

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Art Confession — Intuitive Art Experience Project
Ukraine
An author-led камерный artistic format where paintings are presented within immersive creative sessions combining intuitive art, symbolic collage, and personal storytelling.