Kateryna Kuk

Rhythm of Life and Vulnerability

The first picture in the series marks a pivotal moment in life, feeling as if the heart has been ripped out of the chest alive. The moment that marks the quiet turning point between who you used to be and who you became. The moment when it hurts to live on. Yet I choose not to infuse the painting with my personal narrative, allowing it to remain an illusion. You, the viewer, provide the meaning. Depending on your perspective, the painting will either resonate with an infinite array of stories of pain and vulnerability or maintain a poignant silence.

Bound in bone and being

The second painting in the series represents the next stage in life, which is often a crucial part of the journey toward healing. Eventually, any pain fades, leaving behind a profound emptiness. Yet only you can decide what to fill it with.

Dance of fire and fear

Finally, the third painting in the series symbolizes hope and renewal, as well as the conquest of fears, and the battle against personal misfortunes. This picture is about moving forward, regardless of the challenges. About lighting the inner fire and overcoming obstacles.

The instant before

A commanding portrait of a black hound caught mid-snarl, this work channels raw power and vigilance as gold, lightning-like fissures slice through the darkness behind it, suggesting a moment where instinct, fear, and strength collide.