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Khristina Kuliaka
Worked with more than 80 people
200+ Clients
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Throughout my artistic endeavours I am periodically confronted with the question of the role of art in my life. For me, art in general is a way of self-exploration, a means of expressing a person's identity. It requires complete dedication and often involves a struggle with inner fears, doubts and sometimes even pain.
At times, moments of despair and frustration merge into days and weeks, and then it seems there is no other way out but to transfer the inner pain into art as the only way to get rid of it. It is through overcoming hardships that a person understands themself and their place in art.
The ability to endure suffering correlates with the ability to fulfil value attitudes. The reason for existence in this world can be perceived not only through creative work, but also through various experiences, which inevitably include suffering. The ability to consciously live through suffering or pain can ultimately end in finding genuine happiness.
In psychology, there is a concept called Felix dolor (Latin for ‘happy suffering’). It reflects the philosophical idea that happiness is impossible without suffering. It is in the contrast of these amplitudes that we live our lives while our identity becomes more complete. One is impossible without the other, and in each state one can find its own beauty. The perfect balance between light and shadow, the eternal harmony of black and white, duality of life in its true sense.
For many people, tattooing symbolises important life milestones and significant experiences, which philosophically can be viewed through the prism of personal growth and self-discovery. Tattooing is a process that involves physical pain, the result of which is outer beauty and self-expression. Thus, Felix dolor in the philosophy of tattooing means finding happiness or fulfilment through the process of painful transformation. This gives tattooing not only aesthetic value, but also a deep emotional and spiritual meaning.
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So many things influence us day by day, both good and bad, making the world around us constantly and rapidly change and I, too, change with it. For an artist, painting means communication, it is used as a language to express their ideas and thoughts, vision that an artist has of the world and of what happens in it, it means putting the reality of everyday life on canvas by means of colors and shapes. That is why, despite the speed of life, I always try to find a moment to сapture my feelings, turning them into a visual confession. Through my artworks I strive to describe the intricate fusion of my recent visual impressions, current events and experiences mirrored in my emotions, views and the way of perceiving them.
My major themes are nature, flowers and feminine images, the simplicity and commonness of which can be deceptive as our perception of them changes through the course of life. Living in an eastern country for many years, I know how difficult it is for a woman to pursue career abilities or to demonstrate her inner self in public. So I decided to change it with the power of art which is the most lucid way to express liberation, equality, and the celebration of womanhood. Through my art, I challenge the oppressive social norms, confront injustice, and amplify the voices of women everywhere. Each brushstroke carries a message of empowerment, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of female strength hidden in her natural beauty and authenticity.
I aim to offer the viewer a unique and sensuous journey, fostering a personal connection between the viewer's emotions and mine, captured in my artwork. I aspire to express the very essence of my experiences and beliefs in each painting, allowing all elements to unite harmoniously and meaningfully. I invite you to set off on this magnificent journey together.
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What Our Clients Say
Great masterclass!
I had such a great time at the masterclass! I never thought I could draw something like this so proud of my picture!
Anna
Good
The atmosphere was amazing and so inspiring. Step by step, I created my own artwork and I actually love how it turned out!
Burak
Great Work!
I came with zero experience, but left with a finished painting and a big smile. Thank you for such a beautiful experience!
Melek
Very beautiful
It was more than just painting it felt like therapy. So relaxing, creative, and joyful. I’m definitely coming again
Since early childhood I have shown a pronounced ability to draw. While I was in primary school my parents took me to an art class. After finishing the course I passed on to graphic design and graduated from a college of art. At the same time I was engaged in the modeling business, working abroad as a model and actress. The creative spirit always helped me find different ways of self-expression and my interest towards art never flagged. Modelling allowed me to exercise my creative spirit and discover beauty in a different dimension of creativity, where the human body becomes the main medium.
In 2014 my life changed completely as I moved to the Turkish Republic where I got back to my old passion and started painting actively. I took private lessons with local artists in the field of oil painting and practiced watercolor drawing independently for several years. The rich culture and spectacular nature of Turkey inspire me incredibly and give me endless ideas for creative work with contrast colors.
Nevertheless, in 2019 I took another step in my artistic career by becoming a professional tattoo artist. Finally I was able to combine my love for visual art with my ability to see and bring up the unique beauty in each person. I believe it is a perfect way to express my creativity with a human body serving as a canvas to me. I am happy to help people express their inner creative impulse through tattooing. They trust my ideas and my skill, which I greatly appreciate. Together we achieve something unique and incredible, both mentally and visually.
Thanks to my working experience and background, I have a good loyal audience for my art, which allows me to keep working as a full time artist. I am currently favoring oil painting, where I express all the themes that are troubling or triggering me at the moment. As a main material for my paintings I prefer oil, oil pastel, watercolor for smaller works, and I’m also keen on creating realistic portraits on an artificial human skin. I don't accept commissioned paintings. I keep sharing all the processes and events in my art life in my social media, and I would be happy if you visit my pages, follow them or leave a comment with your opinion.