Born in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Olha Kravchenko lives and works in Kyiv. She is a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine and has been a participant in the all-Ukrainian art exhibitions organized by the National Union of Artists since 2002. Her artworks are featured in museums and private collections in Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Norway, Romania, the USA, and Ukraine.

Having begun her artistic journey at the age of 40, Olha's inspiration took root after a meeting with the artist Viktor Zaretsky. She works in the style of Impressionism, with decorative elements and and elements of national coloristics. Her artistic expression is marked by a harmonious blend of naiveté and complexity, and features a vibrant color palette. Olha’s primary working mode is painting from life.

Enei / Explosion

Description provided by the artist:

"Diptych. "Enei" / "Exposion" Spring, peaceful time. Young Enei gazes out the window, captivated by the picturesque mountain village of Volovets."

Oil on canvas.

Explosion

Description provided by the artist

"Diptych. "Explosion" / "Enei" The same window, the same village. In front of my eyes, a Russian cruise missile struck just 300 meters from my house. The forceful blast ignited the village, breaking the windows of my house."

Oil on canvas.

Empty windows. Avdiivka

Description provided by the artist:

"The aftermath of shelling: Vacant windows against the backdrop of early spring, with trees beginning to sprout fresh green leaves. A young girl is draped in the Ukrainian flag."

Oil on canvas.

Contrasts amidst war on Easter's eve

Description provided by the artist:

"Kyiv. A metro station entrance is partially scarred by missiles, damaged house in the background, Despite the destruction, life goes on. A resilient woman stands nearby, selling baskets and Easter decorations."

Oil on canvas.

Short Ceasefire on Hrushevsky Street

Description provided by the artist:

"I created this piece from direct observation, sitting with my sketchbook near the National Library. In the distance, Berkut officers (special forces) were poised to storm, near the National Art Museum. As I painted, I trembled with fear, wondering if I would have enough time to compose myself and escape when their advance began. In the background, Berkut officers prepared for battle, with the National Library on the left and a billboard supporting the Revolution of Dignity. In the foreground, protesters stood against the tyranny of the government at that time."

Oil on canvas.

Channel 5

Description provided by the artist:

"Hrushevsky Street is entirely in flames. To the left, the National library stands, accompanied by a poster bearing the word "War." My daughter, Natalia Zhizhko, a journalist with Channel 5, is providing live coverage from the scene."

Oil on canvas.

Cluster shell. Explosion

Description provided by the artist:

"Finally, cluster shells were supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And here is the result: Explosion"

Oil on canvas.

Forced migrants

Description provided by the artist:

"In the foreground, mothers who are refugees have taken a stroll with baby strollers. In the background, a city is visible, and cherry blossoms are in full bloom"

Oil on canvas.

Refugees in the park

Description provided by the artist:

"Amidst the war, people sought refuge in the West and found settlement in a single western region of Ukraine. In the spring of 2022, refugees filled the park. They are unaware that this situation will endure for a considerable time"

Oil on canvas.