Nataliia Volkova

Interested in my art? I am glad! Let’s get to know each other.
I have always seen photography as a quiet conversation with time — and with you.

For many years, I worked as a doctor, helping bring new life into the world. But with the beginning of the war in Ukraine, my life changed completely — I lost my home and my profession, and suddenly I had to start all over again.

That was when I picked up a camera. Photography became my way to transform pain into beauty.
I used to heal the body, and now I heal the soul — first of all, my own.

In just two years, my artistic journey led to international recognition: I was named among the Top 10 Women Photographers in the World and Top 10 Fine Art Photographers by One Eyeland in 2024. I was also nominated for the National Prize of Ukraine Best Ukrainian Woman in Profession 2024 in the category of Artist. My works have appeared on the covers of prestigious international magazines.

My art is inspired by the Dutch masters of the 17th century. They spoke of time, transience, and eternity through still life. In my series, I continue this dialogue, showing that even in what is fragile and fleeting, there is always beauty and hope.

Today I live between Central Europe and the Mediterranean. The s...

Yaroslavl State Medical Institute — MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology (1981–1987)

Online Photography Courses and Workshops (2022–2023)

Basic Fine Art Portrait Course, Anna Krauklis School of Contemporary Photography (2024)

Self-taught Fine Art Photographer specializing in Dutch Still Life inspired by the Golden Age

TRASE - Creating the Future, International Festival of Contemporary Art, Munich, Germany (2024)

TRASE - Ukrainian Trace, International Festival of Contemporary Art, Cannes, France (2024)

TRASE - Ukrainian Trace, International Festival of Contemporary Art, Brussels, Belgium (2024)

TRASE - Renaissance, Gallery Galerini, Munich, Germany (2023)

Online group shows with international art platforms (OneEyeland, Kavyar, Iconicartist)