Ilona Datsenko

Ilona Datsenko is a Ukrainian-Canadian artist based in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, specializing in Contemporary Petrykivka Painting. She is an Associate Member of the Manitoba Society of Artists (MSA).
Born in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine, historically associated with Petrykivka decorative painting, Ilona developed a deep connection with Ukrainian visual culture from an early age. Her artistic vision is shaped by Ukrainian heritage, traditional symbolism, folklore, nature, and an interest in human psychology and emotional experiences.
After moving to Canada, Ilona continued developing her artistic practice. Drawing on traditional techniques and the visual language of Petrykivka painting — a Ukrainian decorative art tradition inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — she creates original contemporary compositions, experimenting with form, colour, imagery, and composition.
Petrykivka painting originated as decorative and applied art, traditionally adorning homes, stoves, chests, tableware, and other household objects. Preserving its authentic brushstroke techniques and distinctive visual language, Ilona brings this tradition into contemporary gallery fine art, combining its dec...

Art Education — Oleksandriia Art School, Ukraine

Four years of formal art education at Oleksandriia Art School, studying drawing, painting, composition, decorative arts, and sculpture.

Higher Education — Ukraine

Academic education in Pedagogy and a Master’s Degree in Psychology.

Group Art Exhibitions — Ukraine

Participated in group exhibitions featuring original artworks.