Olga Makhno graduated from the Moscow School of Contemporary Art, specializing in Contemporary Art, and at the British Higher School of Art & Design, focusing on Illustration. Currently, a teacher of art and visual communication at Universal University. In addition, she is a regular author for various literary magazines.
Olga’s artistic practice centers on the profound concept of the “Space of Timelessness,” a state that precedes emotion and allows for detached observation and reasoning. This approach enables a reflective examination of oneself, people, events, and objects without the interference. Olga’s work intricately touches themes of personal and collective memory, mythology, trauma, empathy, relationships, asceticism, the fragility of the world and humans, fears, dreams, and expectations. The meticulous selection of words and mediums is crucial to ensure her ideas are conveyed with clarity and precision.
Olga’s narratives unfold gradually, with each step revealing quiet stories that traverse time silently. This methodical progression underscores the importance of patience and contemplation in her work. The motif of the “damaged marker” symbolizes the pain points that cannot be corrected, highlighting the exact locations of emotional and psychological distress. Olga’s art is a poignant exploration of the pain, addressing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, sadness, violence, homelessness, and the overwhelming sensation of a racing heartbeat.
Her work reflects the cyclical nature of human experience, where each epoch witnesses breakdowns and collapses, followed by efforts to rebuild and create a better world. This process is akin to assembling a collage, where disintegrated pieces come together to form a cohesive whole. Olga’s art invites viewers to engage in this introspective journey, encouraging them to reflect on their own pain points and the broader human condition.
As a multidisciplinary artist, Olga creates hybrids of various mediums to achieve a comprehensive expression. Whether through installation, painting, collage, or video art, Olga seeks the most effective tool to convey the narrative sincerely. Olga provides provide a space for contemplation and introspection, where viewers can engage with the artwork on a profound level.
Olga’s artistic practice centers on the profound concept of the “Space of Timelessness,” a state that precedes emotion and allows for detached observation and reasoning. This approach enables a reflective examination of oneself, people, events, and objects without the interference. Olga’s work intricately touches themes of personal and collective memory, mythology, trauma, empathy, relationships, asceticism, the fragility of the world and humans, fears, dreams, and expectations. The meticulous selection of words and mediums is crucial to ensure her ideas are conveyed with clarity and precision.
Olga’s narratives unfold gradually, with each step revealing quiet stories that traverse time silently. This methodical progression underscores the importance of patience and contemplation in her work. The motif of the “damaged marker” symbolizes the pain points that cannot be corrected, highlighting the exact locations of emotional and psychological distress. Olga’s art is a poignant exploration of the pain, addressing feelings of loneliness, anxiety, sadness, violence, homelessness, and the overwhelming sensation of a racing heartbeat.
Her work reflects the cyclical nature of human experience, where each epoch witnesses breakdowns and collapses, followed by efforts to rebuild and create a better world. This process is akin to assembling a collage, where disintegrated pieces come together to form a cohesive whole. Olga’s art invites viewers to engage in this introspective journey, encouraging them to reflect on their own pain points and the broader human condition.
As a multidisciplinary artist, Olga creates hybrids of various mediums to achieve a comprehensive expression. Whether through installation, painting, collage, or video art, Olga seeks the most effective tool to convey the narrative sincerely. Olga provides provide a space for contemplation and introspection, where viewers can engage with the artwork on a profound level.
Olya Mahno
Paintings and objects