Observantness, 2023

Olha Vlasova  

The edges are painted

“Observantness" is a painting that illustrates an allegory of attentiveness and intuition. This canvas portrays the intimacy of human nature, our ability to see and feel beyond the external, to the core of emotional experience. The background, sparkled with cosmic lights, reflects the infinity of our inner universe, where every thought and feeling is a star leading to deeper understanding.

The artist questions the depth of our attentiveness - are we observant enough to perceive what is truly significant, can we transcend the superficiality of everyday life to discover the true essence of what surrounds us? Observance is a visual poem about the importance of being present, open, and ready for deep engagement with the world.

ABOUT ARTIST

Olha Vlasova is a Ukrainian artist who has been passionate about painting since childhood. She received her higher art education in painting and costume design, which heavily influenced her work. Ornamentation also plays a significant role in her art.

Olha experiments with various techniques and materials, but she finds that acrylics offer boundless possibilities for imagination and exploration.

As a professional artist, Olha is deeply committed to exploring the themes of female sexuality and self-worth. Her goal is to illustrate that a woman's appearance does not diminish her importance or autonomy. Olha asserts that a woman's appearance is her choice, not a means to achieve goals at the expense of men.

As an artist, Olha focuses her research on conveying the personal experiences of women who encounter condescension and the diminution of their value due to sensitivity and femininity. She conveys that the concepts of femininity and seriousness, playfulness and rationality are not mutually exclusive and can coexist.

Olha's work actively participates in the discussion on tolerance and the pursuit of creating a safe space for self-expression. She incorporates themes of new sincerity in her work, embodying the desire to be oneself without the fear of encountering mockery, sarcasm, or societal labeling.

She has extensive artistic experience, and her works are held in private collections in the USA, Norway, Denmark, France, and Ukraine.