Olena Zhylenko

I am a Ukrainian artist specializing in botanical painting. My work is a space for close observation and reflection — a way to explore the intricate structures of plants and how they evolve throughout their life cycles. Through this process, I contemplate the nature of our universe, the connections within it, and the fleetingness of time.

I’m fascinated by the life of individual objects — plants, natural phenomena — and how they interact with humans in the context of time. My art seeks to capture the value of a moment: its fragility, depth, and significance. Each piece is a quiet reminder that every detail matters, and every instant is part of a larger story of our relationship with the natural world.

I primarily work in watercolor, but also explore acrylics, oils, and decorative materials to enrich my visual language. My paintings have been exhibited nationally, including at the Botanical Art Worldwide exhibition in Kyiv, and I am a member of the Society of Ukrainian Botanical Artists.landscapes, the artist creates her paintings, striving to show the magic and fragility of this world.
The artist is interested in studying the life of individual objects, plants in the context of time, it is important to convey to the audience the ...

Crimean Institute of Environmental Protection and Resort Construction
Simferopol Law Institute

2025 Art Exhibition ‘When The Chestnuts Are In Bloom In Kiev’ Kyiv, Ukraine
2025 Suba Botanical Art Exhibition ‘Botanical Art Worldwide’ Kyiv, Ukraine
2025 International exhibition`Temporarily here` online-gallery Meta_senses.gallery
2024 Exhibition ‘Invisible Gardens’ Kyiv, Ukraine, Ukraine
2024 Suba Botanical Art Exhibition ‘Rare Plants Of The World’ Kyiv, Ukraine, Ukraine
2024 International Exhibition Aceo "Small Pictures, Big Stories" Lviv, Ukraine, Ukraine