OXANA KOVALCHUK
Starta Arta member
I am a mix media visual artist. I have moved many times from one country to another, and every time I assimilate into a new culture, I feel parts of me change. I always feel a little bit like a foreigner, never fully belonging—but at the same time, I feel like a stranger in the country from which I left. My artistic process is an exploration of my overlapping experiences as a woman, immigrant, mother, and an artist.
My artistic practice is an opportunity to speak out about the events that are happening around me and that excite me.
My projects are a direct reflection of how I feel and think about important events in my life. One of my biggest sources of inspiration are my children and the events that take place in our daily lives. I am an observer and I notice the details in everyday objects which I also incorporate into my work.
The main topics that I am currently exploring and that impact my work are: the immigration journey, how memories are recalled, and the determination of the human spirit. My most recent body of work is about the extremes people will take in the pursuit of fanatical faith, and the creation of gods and icons.
Psychology is an underlying factor in much of my art. I have always been intrigued by human behavior which led me to pursue a degree in psychology. I incorporate psychological aspects into the topics I choose so I can view them from different angles.
