Yuliia Tsurkan

Feelings are central to my work, they permeate my drawing and painting practice.

Working with acrylic paint and oil, I create works of art that illustrate the contrasts in our world, whether they be colors, tones or emotions.

My current practice focuses on drawn sense painting (regarding human behavior, relationships, contradictions, interactions, ambiguity, and place)

Experimentation is an important part of my practice, whether it's using non-traditional tools or exploring color.

I create a scene in my imagination and realize ideas in painting. Some paintings are painted quickly, while others take months or years before the final touch is made, though each piece offers the same invitation to look for beauty and fullness in the everyday moments of our lives in stories and feelings.

The way awareness moves life, events can change our lives just as paint changes a canvas. Our lives are filled with different emotions and feelings - only when the contrasts come together can we appreciate the beauty of a complete picture, the happiness of a fulfilled life.

My work is textured and layered , serving as a visual parallel to how our lives are the result of the layered experiences and the impact they have on us.

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