ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA & TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
ROOTED IN NATURE
Manifestation of healing No.6, 2024
Oil on canvas 45.7x91.4cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Sydney, NSW, Australia i@levkovskaya.com
https://www.levkovskaya.com/
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA (b.1989, Ukraine) is a contemporary visual artist specialising in photography and painting. Her work primarily explores themes of human nature, environmental connection, current problems of today’s world, and personal narratives. Both her photographs and paintings convey meaningful messages and remain interior works.
Starting from the age of 5, Elena attended The First Children Art Studio in Kyiv, established by Naum Ostashynskyi. Later on she took art classes from renowned Ukrainian artists, including Nina Murashkina and Petro Malynka. In the field of photography, she gained knowledge from workshops conducted by Annie Leibovitz.
Elena has received numerous recognitions throughout her career. In 2018, she was named one of Australia’s ‘Top 30 Photographers of the Year,’ a significant recognition in the field of photography. In 2020, she was featured in ‘Leaders in Contemporary Art,’ a publication highlighting prominent contemporary artists and their outstanding work.
Her artworks have been exhibited and published in various national and international magazines, including L’Officiel and Vogue. Her photographs and paintings are part of private collections across Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
As a painter, she has developed her personal style characterised by separate patches that resemble woodcarving, adding a sense of craftsmanship to her pieces.
Her photography is known for its simplicity and thought-provoking nature.
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing No.14, 2024
Oil on canvas
76.2x121.9cm
Manifestation of Healing is a series of paintings that mostly depicts shedding eucalyptus bark as a natural part of their growth and survival strategy. The philosophical context of the subject is a reminder that when you are feeling down, you aren’t falling apart. You are falling into place. So, relax. Take some deep breaths and allow those things you don’t need anymore to fall off of you. Quit holding onto the pieces that don’t fit you anymore. Let them fall off. Let them go and become who you really are. Embrace changes, manifest healings and celebrate new beginnings.
Manifestation of healing No.1, 2022
Oil on canvas, gold leaf 45.7x91.4cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing
No.4, 2024
Oil on canvas, gold leaf. Framed 20.3x25.4cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing
No.12, 2024
Oil on canvas. Framed 20.3x25.4cm
A new beginning, 2024 Oil on canvas
76.2x121.9cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing No.5, 2024
Oil on canvas
50.8x121.9cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing
No.7, 2024
Oil on canvas, gold, copper leaf
50.8x121.9cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing No.9, 2024
Oil on canvas. Framed 45.7x61.0cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing No.8, 2024
Oil on canvas, silver leaf. Framed 45.7x61.0cm
Manifestation of healing No.16, 2024
Oil on canvas
50.8x121.9cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Breathe in, 2024
Oil on canvas. Framed 30.5x40.6cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Breathe out, 2024
Oil on canvas. Framed 30.5x40.6cm
Manifestation of healing No.15, 2024
Oil on canvas. Framed 45.7x61.0cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing No.13, 2024
Oil on canvas. Framed 45.7x61.0cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Eucalyptus globulus leaves, 2024
Oil on canvas 10.2x30.6cm
Blossom, 2024
Oil on canvas 10.2x30.6cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing No.11, 2024
Oil on canvas, copper leaf. Framed 20.3x25.4cm
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Manifestation of healing No.10, 2024
Oil on canvas. Framed 20.3x25.4cm
Rooted, ed.1/5, 2024
Hahnemuhle Photo Cotton Rag 308gsm 59.4x42.0cm
The photograph depicts two alternative meanings of the word ‘Rooted’ that can be easily understood through the depicted subject and environment. On the one hand, it may make you feel uncomfortable and question the photo itself. On the other hand, there is no photo manipulation - nature is the greatest artist here. If you look closely you may see that ordinary things are speaking up to you and showing you the signs. And again, it’s all about the connection between humans and nature. Isn’t it fascinating?
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Rooted in Nature, 2024
Single-channel video with sound
Starring: Tetiana Levkivska, Emilia Zubach
Music: Ashamaluevmusic
Drone Operator: Vasyl Zubach
Film producer: Elena Levkovskaya
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Seven days a week, 2024
Hahnemuhle Photo Cotton Rag 308gsm 21.1x29.7 cm each
ELENA LEVKOVSKAYA
Tetiana Koldunenko
Sydney, NSW, Australia
t.koldunenko@gmail.com www.t-koldunenko.com
Tetiana Koldunenko is a versatile artist residing in Chatswood, NSW, Australia. Born in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, she relocated to Australia in 2010.
As a painter, she utilises many traditional techniques and materials, including oil, acrylic, and watercolours. As a graphic designer and illustrator, she predominantly uses digital tools.
Her artistic journey is marked by an international education that spans continents. She studied at the State Art School and earned her degree from the Ukrainian Academy of Art and Architecture in Kyiv, Ukraine. Expanding her horizons, she pursued a Master of Design at the Florence Design Academy in Italy. Continuing her pursuit of knowledge and excellence, she further honed her skills by completing a Master of Design (Honours) at UNSW in Sydney,
Australia. This diverse educational background reflects not only her dedication to the craft but also her exposure to varied artistic traditions and perspectives.
As a relative newcomer to Australia, Tetiana is deeply moved by the stark beauty of the country. The contrasts of urban and rural landscapes, along with the unique elements of Australian nature, inspire her artistic vision. Driven by a profound appreciation for the beauty surrounding her, she feels compelled to emphasise this distinctiveness in her work. Through her art, she seeks to capture and convey the essence of Australia’s unique charm and natural allure, creating visual narratives that reflect her personal journey and connection to this captivating environment.
Specialising in mixed media, Tetiana employs a unique approach, often starting with a sculptural white base that forms the relief foundation for her multi-colour three-dimensional paintings. Distant solidity and a limited colour palette surprise by the richness of details and colours that become apparent upon closer examination.
When the sun goes down, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on wood
28 x 35.5cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed 50.5 x 40.5cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO Bell-fruited mallee, 2024
My Sunny bush, 2023
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas
100 x 100cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed 61 x 61cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Melaleuca-paperbark, 2023
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Subtle treasures, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on wood
28 x 35.5cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Myrtle rose, 2023
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed
20 x 25.5cm
Wisteria mood, 2023
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas
40.5 x 30.5cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Wisteria afternoon, 2023
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas.
Framed
61 x 61cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Blue Mountains gem, 2023
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas
41 x 51cm
Red Ironbark in bloom, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed
27.5 x 35.5cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Jacaranda way, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas 61 x 91cm
Crepe Myrtle, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed 51 x 41cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Silver-leaved mountain gum, 2023
Silver princess whisper, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas
91 x 61cm
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed
40.5 x 50.5cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Diplolaena grandiflora - wild rose, 2023
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed 50.5 x 40.5cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Flannel sentimentality, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on wood 30 x 30cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Above and below. Blue mountains, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas 81 x 56cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Correa ‘Catie Bec’ – Native Fuchsia, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed 25cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Corymbia ficifolia ‘Summer Beauty’, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on wood. Framed 25cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Fuchsia gum - eucalyptus forrestiana, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed 25cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Golden ray, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on wood 20x 20cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Middle harbour, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on wood 20 x 20cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Red gum at sunset, 2023
Acrylic and texture paste on canvas. Framed 25.5 x 20cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Light from within, 2023
Acrylic on canvas 51 x 61cm
TETIANA KOLDUNENKO
Sunset Among Eucalypts, 2024
Acrylic and texture paste on wood 30 x 45cm
All photos used in this catalogue are by Elena Levkovskaya.
