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Sophie Le Gendre
France
Darina Smolkina
Portugal
Misha Piskur
Ukraine
IRYDIY Iryna Dzyndra
Ukraine
Sestry Feldman
Ukraine
Vês Três
Portugal
Solomiia Ortynska
Ukraine
Based in Paris and passionate about images, Sophie le Gendre
is recognised by the Fine Art photography community as a woman
with innovative talents.
Always in search of a new graphic dimension, the French
photographer shares with us her universe where resonant
Breaths sparkle. Her works, on one hand decorative and on the other transcendental, illuminate our eyes, and without warning, they shake and pierce our intimate memories.
Each photo is a poem, an ode to life, an unfailing optimism. Sophie assumes her role as guardian of the light.
Accustomed to rewards, in France and abroad, Sophie won the prestigious
contest « Objectif femmes » (Paris, 2019) , the first prize for Photography
at the Florence Biennale (Italy, 2021) and a New York press prize. Her works are regularly published in renowned magazines such as Open Eye magazine / Elle International / Clam Magazine / Art Newspaper Daily.
In a world governed by rules—both written and unspoken—Darina Smolkina’s art whispers of quiet rebellion. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, now based in Lisbon, she crafts paintings that feel like echoes of a theatrical performance, where characters linger in a suspended moment, caught between societal expectations and personal truths. Her work is a stage, and every canvas is a scene unfolding.
Darina’s journey began in a traditional family, where expectations were clear—but her fascination with the surreal led her beyond the familiar. She started art school at six, mastering techniques that shaped her unique visual language.
While studying graphic design in Kyiv, Darina found her true voice in painting — a space where boundaries blurred and deeper narratives emerged. At 19, she moved to Lisbon, an experience that shaped her perspective as an outsider navigating an unfamiliar world. Her art became a reflection of identity, isolation, and the quiet weight of societal expectations.
From Schönhausen Palace Museum in Berlin to New York’s 17frost Gallery, her work speaks to a universal struggle — the tension between conformity and self-expression. Whether in the dreamlike haze of New Dream World or the raw intimacy of My First Diary, Darina’s paintings invite viewers to step into a moment of self-reflection, where emotions take form and meaning unfolds.
Darina doesn’t just paint figures — she paints questions. Her art asks: Who are we, beyond the expectations placed upon us? What do we reveal, and what do we conceal? Her world is one where the symbolic and the surreal merge, reflecting not just her own journey, but the collective search for meaning in a world full of invisible walls.
Mykhailo Piskur (b. 1995, Ukraine), is an artist an artist who splits his time between Rivne and Kyiv.
Piskur’s work is centred around themes human relationships, self-belief, and the diverse positioning of individuals in society.
A recurring concept in his art is internal stigma, which he explores through simple, almost naive imagery. His style evokes a childlike perception, marked by sensitivity and a quest to uncover the good in every person.
A representative of modern trends of the fine and decorative arts artist. In her works, Iryna places emphasis on the process of creating an image, on the interdependence of the artist and the painting and vice versa. The themes of the authors artistic expression most often are revealed in a landscape, her own vision of the landscape and space where it spreads with all the finest nuances of its emotional colouring. Contemplation, dialogue, and meditation are the priority principles of the contextual filling of the artist’s works' picturesqueness.
Born in Lurtsk, Ukraine
Twin sisters Michel and Nicol Feldman, known as Sestry Feldman, have never followed convention. Born in Dnipro in 1996, their artistic journey began at the age of eight, driven by an innate curiosity and a family that valued freedom, self-expression, and resilience.
Their father—a political prisoner under the Kuchma regime—remained an unseen figure until they were eight. But when they sent him a childhood portrait, his reply was simple yet profound: “It’s a masterpiece.” That single phrase became their silent manifesto—a sign that art was their destiny.
From Kyiv’s subway walls to global exhibitions in Paris, Brussels, and Tel Aviv, their work is a fearless mix of street art, political satire, and electrifying visual storytelling. Their murals, bursting with modernised Cossacks, surreal talismans, and raw emotion, are not just paintings—they are acts of defiance, echoes of history, and visions of the future.
Their five-episode animated series "Yoyo", initially meant as a yoga guide for children, turned into a satirical take on AI and humanity’s future, blending humour and dystopian vision.
With no formal training, their education comes from cinema, techno beats, and the streets. Their art pulses with movement, rebellion, and energy—a world where vibrant colors meet stark realities, where every piece demands attention.
Their art isn’t just seen—it’s felt, lived, and encountered.
VÊS.TRÊS is a collective project composed of emerging artists Ana Malta, Madalena Pequito and Maria de Brito Matias. The collaboration began in 2018, after they finished their respective degrees in Painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon. The desire to continue close work as colleagues encouraged the creation of joint works where pictorial harmony creates a game of seeing and recognizing. The question that remains will always be: "Do you see three"? Three forms of expression, three styles, three color palettes.
It emerged as a movement of mutual support, a dialogue of experiences and a space for sharing social issues as women artists. The collective aims to convey to the viewer the importance of bringing together practices and minds for the development of human life. We are social beings and by coming together we sharpen our senses - in this case 3 times more sensitive - creating this element - Vês.Três - which, as a singular artist, has the presence of three independent artists who want to leave their mark through a colorful language that is accessible to anyone. All three intervene in the same way and at the same time in all created works.
Mostra "Palavra proibida" no Café Local, 2023 Caldas da Rainha;
"Running Riot", Galeria Augustine, 2023 Lisboa;
"It's Crystal Clear", LxLapa, Lisboa;
"piquenique", Oficinas de Aljustrel, 2022 Alentejo;
"Sobre tentativas de (re)mover", atmosfera m, 2021 Lisboa;
"Papel de Parede", Espaço Mercês, 2021 Príncipe Real;
"Vês.Três", EGEU, 2020 Arroios;
"EMER.GENTE", Associação Recreativa da Moita Redonda, 2020 Fátima;
Solomiia works with oil and acrylic paints, adding lines with coloured pencils, a combination that showcases her love of lines and strokes. Addressing psychological strife in her work, she strives to find a "place of strength" - where one can gather energy and keep moving. For many this place is their home. As home, as she knows it has been stolen, she has shifted her focus to childhood memories that serve as a shelter for the inner child. She sees memories of childhood as a means to reduce stress and enhance emotional healing.
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