Olga Kostrova

Olga Kostrova is a contemporary artist / sculptor whose art work became her cause.

"People respond in accordance to how you relate to them. If you approach them on the basis of violence, that's how they'll react. But if you say, 'We want peace, we want stability,' we can then do a lot of things that will contribute towards the progress of our society", said Nelson Mandela
Unfortunately, it didn't work for many women (children and young men) who became victims of violence / rape, whose body was violated...
Kostrova's work promotes strengths in the face of any adversities, including pain - physical or emotional...
She explores compination of materials, textures, shapes, subtle colors...

Proceeds from her work go towards probono work with those who cannot afford PTSD therapy or post-traumatic counseling.

Olga found her passion for the arts during childhood. Very early in life Olga discovered that she can heal people... It might have happened as a result of her overcoming many life's adversities and acts of violence. Olga had was lucky enough to avoid deaths, she was raped, robbed under a gun in her home, almost killed by strangers and lovers... She has seen and experienced it all. Her art work aims to advocate non-viole...