Kateryna Oliinyk

I believe every landscape remembers something.

The sea remembers the wind. Forests remember silence. Mountains remember the passing seasons. Even the smallest wildflower carries the memory of light.

I am Kateryna Oliinyk, a Ukrainian independent contemporary artist working primarily in oil. My paintings are inspired by coastlines, forests, botanical gardens, quiet cabins, distant mountains, and the peaceful places that invite us to slow down and simply be.

I paint with rich texture and expressive brushstrokes, searching not for photographic accuracy but for emotion. Each painting is an impression of a place - a memory rather than a map.

Many of my works are small in scale, inviting the viewer to step closer. I love the idea that a tiny painting can hold the feeling of an endless ocean, a quiet forest, or an entire landscape.

Every collection begins with a place that has captured my imagination. From wild coastlines and mountain trails to botanical gardens and hidden cottages, I hope each painting offers a small moment of calm, wonder, and connection with nature.

My art is an invitation to breathe a little more slowly, wander a little farther, and remember how beautiful the natural world can be.

Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts

2026 - Baden-Baden, Germany
“Mysteries of the Black Forest” - Art Café Exhibition

A showcase of original artworks depicting the flora and landscapes of the Black Forest region, presented in a local art café space for collectors and guests.


2026 - Positano, Amalfi Coast, Italy
“Salty Breeze and Blue Notes” - Summer Boutique Gathering

A summer pop-up gathering hosted by a boutique hotel on the coast, celebrating fine ceramics, designer accessories, and visual art. Displayed a series of abstract seascapes for guests.

2022 - Present - Berlin and Nuremberg, Germany
Annual Christmas Charity Markets

Regularly contributing original miniature artworks to Ukrainian volunteer groups in Berlin and Nuremberg. The pieces are presented and sold at local Christmas charity markets to raise funds for humanitarian and medical aid.