This is us, Vacation on the Happy Island series, 2024

Olha Vlasova  

This series of works aims to reveal the theme of carefree relaxation, enjoyment and happiness in life. The animals live in an idealistic, beautiful world where there are no problems, difficulties, or challenges. The atmosphere is filled with festivity, lively blossoming, joy and lightness.

The artist tried to satisfy her own desire for tranquility, peace and well-being. She created a small world where the only concerns of the characters are beauty and pleasure.

The colors of the paintings are pure, open and bright to emphasize the positive mood of the characters. The style is naive and sincere.

The artist did not want to answer complex questions or reveal deep concepts. She simply wanted to take a break from the anxious routine and constant feeling of danger of the war. She wanted to transport herself and the viewer to moments of leisurely joy and simple living.

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.  

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.