Viktoriia Grokholska is a Ukrainian contemporary artist based in Kyiv, working primarily with oil and watercolor. Her practice explores nature, memory, emotional states, and the beauty of everyday forms.
Drawing inspiration from botanical imagery and the natural world, she combines careful observation with a contemporary, symbolic approach. Flowers, fruits, birds, and human figures become a visual language through which she reflects on presence, vulnerability, transformation, and inner experience.
Her works have been presented in solo and group exhibitions in Ukraine and are held in private collections internationally. Alongside her artistic practice, Viktoriia works as an art educator and curator.
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“Persimmon Still Life” is inspired by the timeless tradition of classical still-life painting and my fascination with finding beauty in simple natural forms. A single ripe persimmon emerges from a deep, dark background, its vivid orange-red color becoming the main source of light and energy in the composition.
I chose oil paint for its richness, depth, and ability to capture the subtle transitions of color, reflections, and texture of the fruit. The round canvas gives the traditional still-life subject a contemporary character and creates an intimate, focused composition.
Through this work, I wanted to transform an ordinary object into something worthy of contemplation — a quiet moment where color, light, and nature become the center of attention.
Original oil painting on round canvas, 2026. Signed by the artist.
Viktoriia Grokholska is a Ukrainian contemporary artist based in Kyiv, working primarily with oil and watercolor. Her practice explores nature, memory, emotional states, and the beauty of everyday forms.
Drawing inspiration from botanical imagery and the natural world, she combines careful observation with a contemporary, symbolic approach. Flowers, fruits, birds, and human figures become a visual language through which she reflects on presence, vulnerability, transformation, and inner experience.
Her works have been presented in solo and group exhibitions in Ukraine and are held in private collections internationally. Alongside her artistic practice, Viktoriia works as an art educator and curator.
