Anna Ponomarenko

Born: 1988

Hometown: Kyiv

Based in: Vreden, Germany

In my works, I embody the strength of spirit, femininity, and an unending pursuit of self-expression. The female figure portrayed in my pieces serves not only as my alter ego but also narrates the stories of numerous women and their destinies.

It's my attempt to recreate moments of human essence, reflecting them through mixed techniques that add dynamics, richness, and complexity to the images. Each artwork, represents my endeavor to convey the world of internal emotions and moods through artistic creation.

Anna Ponomarenko In The Studio

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Question Icon What inspires you?

The main inspiration is the sea, sky, seagull birds.

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

If we talk about the Cloudy Sky series, most of my paintings are first created in the imagination, then a photo collage is created in Photoshop and work begins with traditional materials. If these are seascapes, when choosing colors, I use my mood, combined with calmness and freedom in painting

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Freedom, Meaning, Blue

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Gustav Klimt, Leonardo da Vinci

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

It's my mind and feelings. The idea determines the matherials and form of the canvas that I will use

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Never stop learning

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

I like to watch the sunset and for this it is enough to look out the window. I also love walking by the water or in the park. Nature and fresh air are very inspiring!

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Credentials

Education

Modern Art & Ideas courses from MoMA

United States of America, 2022

Art school

Ukraine, 2005

Courses in the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture

Ukraine, 2005

Awards

2nd place in Painting nomination by Golden Time Talent (UK)

2021

Special Merit Award, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

2021

Exhibitions

“This Moment On Earth” by Wilsonville Arts & Culture Council’s

United States of America, 2022

“YELLOW BLUE“ at 118 Art Gallery

United States of America, 2022

“Still in Ukraine?!” by APIS Institute with ZRC SAZU, Ljubljana

Slovenia, 2022

"exHibition" at the IMPREINT Space

United Kingdom, 2022

“I HeART Connections” Community Art Show by Art Therapy Institute of NC

United States of America, 2022

Venice Biennale, Tana Art Space

Italy, 2022

ARTBOX.PROJECT World 2.0, Urbanside Gallery

Switzerland, 2022

“Broken Mirrors” at the Milostka Center for Exhibitions of Culturally Arts Collective

United States of America, 2022

Solo exhibition “Cloud Sky”

Ukraine, 2021

“Nature” Art Exhibition by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

United States of America, 2021

Group exhibition “Khudozhnya maysternya”

Ukraine, 2021

“All Water/Seascape” Art Competition by Contemporary Art Gallery Online

United States of America, 2021

Press

Online RAW Journal of Arts, Issue VIII

2022

Polish magazine of Literature & the Arts POST SCRIPTUM, Special Issue

2022