Olesya Hudyma

Ukrainian Madonna on Canvas by Olesya Hudyma

Olesya Hudyma
Born (1980-05-10) 10 May 1980 (age 44)
NationalityUkrainian
EducationLviv University
Known forPainting
Websiteolesyahudyma.com

Olesya Hudyma (born 10 May 1980), also known as Olesya Petrivna Hudyma, is a modern Ukrainian painter.

Early life and education

Olesya Hudyma was born in Ternopil, Ukraine, on May 10, 1980. She graduated from Lviv University with a degree in journalism. Afterwards, she worked as a journalist in Ternopil print media. She eventually quit journalism in 2007 and became a full-time painter.[1]

Career

In August 2018, the Ukrainian Postal Service issued a postage stamp with Hudyma's picture "Bride", as a part of the "Love is Life" series. Another picture, "Tree of Life", was used for a first day cover.

In December 2024, Hudyma's "Christmas mood" painting became a visual backdrop on screens of the Headquarters of the United Nations during a thematic reception organised by the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations for delegations of Member States and representatives of the United Nations Secretariat.

Her artworks are displayed in private collections in Ukraine, United States, Canada, Armenia, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Poland.[2][better source needed]

In December 2022, Hudyma had her first solo exhibition in Italy.[3]

Personal life

In 2022, due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Hudyma relocated with her family to Italy.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Olesya Hudyma and the strokes of modern Ukrainian painting". fahrenheitmagazine.com. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  2. ^ "artist Olesya Hudyma". hudyma. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b "La pittrice ucraina Olesya Hudyma in mostra ad Albinea con la sua prima personale in Italia". Comune di Albinea (in Italian). 10 December 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.