Olga Sokoliuk, a Ukrainian-born artist with a unique visual approach, is opening the doors of her first exhibition in New York to all appreciators of authentic art. The artist cherishes a spiritual dimension in her work and shares her deep spiritual commitments through the dialog with audiences. Inspired by the works and styles of Yayoi Kusama, SEMIRA, and Ivan Aivazosky, Olga Sokoliuk blends multiple artistic traditions and adds a touch of harmony and truth to the mix.
Mandalas and Icons: A Unique Spiritual Dimension of Olga Sokoliuk’s Art
One of the artistic directions of Olga’s work is mandala creation. As the artist shared, mandalas are much more than sophisticated geometric patterns for her; they act as symbols for harmony and unity of things. With every tiny element of a mandala possessing its distinct place, function, and meaning, Olga Sokoliuk finds the process of work on mandalas to be deeply meditative. Mandalas become a tool for the artist’s self-exploration and the pursuit of inner truth and balance through creativity.
Classical iconography is also a vital part of Sokoliuk’s creative work. The artist confided that her work on icons blends technical competence and a deep spiritual concentration, which is an intimate process of sharing her love for God. Olga always approaches icons with patience and dedication, accompanying her work with prayers and adding a strong spiritual dimension to the entire process.
Olga Sokoliuk’s Entry to the International Art Stage
The rise of Olga Sokoliuk’s art to the international stage began in 2020 after her participation in an art exhibition at the House of Artists in Kyiv, Ukraine. Sokoliuk’s works appealed to wide audiences and excited people’s interest in her deeply spiritual, personal art. The following milestone included the 2021 participation in the “Traces” exhibition in Kyiv.
After that initial success, Olga Sokoliuk was invited to the “Traces” exhibition again in 2024. This time, her works traveled to the art event in Cannes, France, opening a new page in the artist’s international visibility. The next important event was the International Festival of Contemporary Art TRACE held in Brussels, Belgium, this past April. The new “Traces” exhibition held in Munich, Germany, in May also featured Olga’s works. The latest event at which her art was highly appreciated was “Creating the Future,” a Munich-based exhibition curated by SEMIRA. The October show in New York is yet another page in Olga Sokoliuk’s track record, signaling the rising demand and interest in her work among international art connoisseurs.