Svetlana Mikhalevich

About Me
My art explores the emotional language of color and rhythm. I create works that invite quiet reflection, leaving space for ambiguity and personal connection. Each piece carries its own pulse and inner movement, opening a dialogue with the viewer.

My paintings resonate with those seeking meaning and self-exploration through art. On Saatchi Art, I offer high-quality scans that preserve the depth and texture of my originals. I look forward to offering my original works for sale soon.

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5 Facts
1. Museum Collections: My works are held in prestigious museums and private collections worldwide, from Italy and China to France, Japan, and Australia.
2. Global Exhibitions: I’ve participated in over 60 exhibitions, including Fabriano in Acquarello and The Invisible Costs of War in Chicago.
3. Travel and Art: My watercolors reflect the atmosphere of cities like Paris, Venice, and Odesa—over 2,000 pieces capturing fleeting moments.
4. Curatorial Work: My Odesa studio is more than a workspace—it’s a creative hub for exhibitions and artistic dialogue.
5. Uncompromising Quality: Every scan on Saatchi Art captures the nuances and energy of my originals.

• 1987–1991 – Odesa Art School #2, Ukraine.
Received a strong foundation in the classical fine arts, including drawing, painting, and composition.
• 1991–1996 – South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky, Faculty of Fine Arts, Ukraine.
Specialized in painting under the mentorship of professor and artist Valentin Filipenko, mastering advanced techniques and exploring the principles of color theory and composition.
• 2012 – Landscape Design Course, Odesa, Ukraine.
Developed skills in designing and visualizing natural landscapes, enhancing artistic versatility.
• 2013 – Attended psychology lectures, Odesa University, Ukraine.
Gained insight into psychological theories that now inform her creative process and self-reflective artistic practice.
• 2015 – Photography and Master Classes, Odesa, Ukraine.
Explored studio, reportage, and portrait photography, enriching her visual storytelling abilities.
• 2016 – History of Photography Course, Odesa, Ukraine.
Focused on the evolution of photography and its impact on visual arts.
• 2018–2019 – Acting Course at Art Max Film, Odesa Film Studio, Ukraine.
Expanded her creative range through the study of acting techniques, contributing to her understanding of ex...

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
• 2021 – Butterflies in the Garden, Odesa Botanical Garden, Ukraine.
• 2021 – Radical Defenselessness, virtual exhibition.
• 2019 – Pink and Red. #Metamodern, Gallery 202, Odesa, Ukraine.
• 2019 – Unnecessary Art (art performance), Gallery 202, Odesa, Ukraine.
• 2018 – Watercolor Painting by Svetlana Mikhalevich, the Bernardazzi Greenhouse in Odesa Botanical Garden, Ukraine.
• 2018 – From Sea to Sea, Gallery 202, Odesa, Ukraine.
• 2017 – Travel to Italy, A.V. Bleshchunov Municipal Museum of Personal Collections, Odesa, Ukraine.
• 2016 – Painting Catch, A.V. Bleshchunov Municipal Museum of Personal Collections, Odesa, Ukraine.