Nataliia Taranukha

My art journey started in Ukraine, where I studied design. Later, I moved to London to earn my Master’s in Fine Art at the Chelsea College of Arts. Today, I live and work in my studio in Wuppertal, Germany.

When I paint, I let my imagination and emotions lead the way. I work mostly on paper using ink, watercolors, and acrylics, exploring bold brushwork and vibrant colors. My paintings capture many different worlds—from glowing midnight trees and colorful summer memories to playful, wide-eyed creatures and surreal dreams.

I love mixing expressive nature, everyday scenes, and strange, whimsical characters. Whether I am painting a quiet, glowing landscape or a large, energetic piece full of movement, I want to create a dreamlike space with its own rhythm and story.

Named a 2024 Saatchi Art Rising Star, I continue to experiment with color and form from my studio in Germany. I hope my art brings a sense of wonder, energy, and curiosity into your space.

2010-2011
MA Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London, London, UK
2010
Postgraduate Diploma Fine Art, Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London, London, UK
2005-2006
MA Design, Kiev National University of Technologies and Design, Kiev, Ukraine
2001-2005
Bachelor Diploma Design, Kiev National University of Technologies and Design, Kiev, Ukraine
1995-2000
Mykhailo Ivasyuk Art School, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

Solo Shows:
2019
Illuminated, Chernivtsi Regional Library, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
2015
57 Watercolours, Chernivtsi Art Museum, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
2013
Tale of Tales, The Dot Gallery, London, UK
2008
An Instant and Eternity, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

Selected Group Shows:
WOGA (Wuppertal Open Galleries and Ateliers) 2023, Wuppertal, Germany
2022
WOGA (Wuppertal Open Galleries and Ateliers) Wuppertal, Germany
2021
How to Become a Name, Korsak Museum of Contemporary Art, Lutsk, Ukraine
2020
Observations 2020, White World Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine
2017
Winter Labyrinths, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Earthly Delights, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
2016
Christmas Salon, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
2015
The Lace of Emotions, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Ukraine Decorative Painting Exhibition, Mande, France
The Stars Are Blooming Above the Earth, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
2014
Exhibition dedicated to Temistocl Virsta, Ukraine Embassy, Paris, France
The Future Has Likely Begun, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Through the Past into the Future, Chernivtsi Museum of Arts, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
2013
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