Diana Romanenko

I am a contemporary artist working primarily with large-scale figurative painting. My practice explores duality, emotional tension, and transformation — the invisible forces that shape identity from within. Painting has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember; it is both a language and a space of reflection. The process itself becomes a teacher, revealing layers that were not visible at the start.

Through layered materials, expressive gestures, and contrasts between light and shadow, I examine the space between vulnerability and strength, control and surrender, surface and essence. The human figure in my work is not merely a portrait, but a vessel — carrying psychological states, archetypal energy, and moments of inner transition.

Over the past years, my practice has evolved from darker, introspective cycles toward more luminous and dynamic expressions, while maintaining a consistent focus on emotional depth and movement. Fluorescent pigments, large formats, and symbolic elements allow certain works to shift under changing light, revealing hidden dimensions and reinforcing the theme of transformation.

Born in Ukraine and currently working between Europe and Latin America, I am influenced by contrast — cultural, ...

Studied Fine Arts under the mentorship of a senior member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine from an early age.

Academic studies in Fine Arts in Poland and Spain, with a focus on figurative painting and contemporary practices.

Further artistic development through independent practice and self-directed research.

Solo Exhibitions

2024 — Anxiety Cycle, Solo Exhibition (Paintings and Installation) at "U-Create", Berlin, Germany
2019 — Palm Cycle, Solo Exhibition (Paintings and Photography) at "Diplomats", Barcelona, Spain

Selected Group Exhibitions

2025 — CoSy Festival Art Exhibition, Dornburg Castle, Germany
2025 — "Not a Gallery" Art Fair, Berlin, Germany
2024 — Group Exhibition, MUMA gallery, Hamburg, Germany
2024 — First Fully Digital Art Exhibition "Bloom", Kyiv, Ukraine
2023 — Installation & Visual Arts Exhibition, Berlinale, Berlin, Germany
2019 — Graduation Exhibition, Opole, Poland
2016 — Group Exhibition (Theme: Ukraine), Main Square of Opole, Poland

Residency

2020–2022 — ZOHART Residency, Barcelona, Spain