Golden Shadows

Rukh Art Hub presents “Golden Shadows” a new art show in NYC, featuring works by prominent Ukrainian contemporary artists – Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova and Tata Kolesnik. The exhibition will be on display from September 12 to September 22 at Mriya Gallery – an art space that showcases Ukrainian art in NYC.

Photos by Dinara Khairova

The layered nature of the exhibition transforms the showroom into a boundless space where each viewer can discover their own symbols and meanings found in the works of Tata Kolesnik and Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova.

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Location:
101 Reade Street, New York
NY 10013

On Display: Sep 12 – 22, 12 – 8 PM
Organized by Rukh Art Hub & Mriya Gallery
Media partner: Razom For Ukraine

Tata Kolesnik

Tata Kolesnik is an artist from Kharkiv whose creative style can be described as “contemporary Renaissance art.” In 2022, Russia’s invasion forced her to leave home along with her two children. Now a refugee in Germany, Tata continues to create exquisite paintings that profess the power of women, delicately weaving traditional Ukrainian motifs into her masterful compositions influenced by the Italian Renaissance.

Tata Kolesnik, Happiness, oil on canvas, 2023,
47 x 34 in, 2023, $8,000
Tata Kolesnik, Halves, oil on canvas,
60 x 50 cm / 23 x 19 in, 2022, $2,500
Tata Kolesnik, Primavera, oil on canvas,
35 × 27 in, 2023, $6,500
Tata Kolesnik, Hope, oil on canvas,
90 x 120 cm / 35 x 51 in, 2022, $5,500
Tata Kolesnik, Warrior, oil on canvas,
90 x 80 cm / 35 x 31 in, 2022, $6,000 

My art reflects my personal experience. In the process of creating, I delve into the collective unconscious and explore archetypes and symbols common to humanity. I use myths and fables to convey timeless themes and lessons. At the same time, my art celebrates life’s ordinary moments, motivating the viewer to seek the joy in everyday things. The theme of support and mutual assistance plays an important role in my work where I encourage my audience to strengthen bonds between people and explore interconnections that can span across time, people, and space.

— Tata Kolesnik

Tata Kolesnik, Her Garden, oil on canvas,
90×70 cm | 35 x 27 in, 2024, $5,500
Tata Kolesnik, Maria and Theresa, oil on canvas
90 x 70 cm / 35 x 27 in, 2023, $5,500
Tata Kolesnik, Sencitive Map, oil on canvas, potale
47 x 31 in, 2024, $8,000
Tata Kolesnik, Blessed, oil on canvas, potale,
90 x 70 cm | 35 x 27 in, 2024, $6,000, Sold
Tata Kolesnik, Decision to Bloom, oil on canvas, potale, 90 x 70 cm | 35 x 27 in, 2024, $6,000
Tata Kolesnik, Pears, oil on canvas,
120 x 100 cm / 51 x 40 in, 2024, $8,000
Tata Kolesnik, Me Is My Home, oil on canvas,
90 x 70 cm / 35 x 27 in, 2022, $3,800

Artwork “me is my home” is inspierd by a performance by polina kuznetsova the cage performance represents a multitude of people who found themselves in occupation or in captivity. This is their reality.

— Tata Kolesnik

Tata Kolesnik, Her Garden II
oil on canvas, potale
90 x 70 cm / 35 x 27 in, 2024, $5,500
Tata Kolesnik, Protected, oil on canvas, potale,
90 x 70 cm / 35 x 27 in, 2024, $6,000
Tata Kolesnik, Heritage, oil on canvas, potale,
90 x 70 cm / 35 x 27 in, 2024, $6,000, Sold
Tata Kolesnik, Spring, oil on canvas
120 x 100 cm / 51 x 40 in, 2023, $8,000
Tata Kolesnik, Spring Garden
oil on canvas, potale, pen, markers
30 x 20cm / 11 x 7.8 in, 2024, $1,200
Tata Kolesnik, Medusaoil on canvas
60 x 50 cm / 23 x 19 in, 2024, $3,800
Tata Kolesnik, Connection, oil on canvas
90 x 100 cm / 35 x 40 in, 2022,  $6,000
Tata Kolesnik, Forest Spirit and City Spirit, oil on canvas, potale, 17 x 11 cm / 6.6 x 4,3 in, 12 x 8 cm / 4,7 x 3 in, 2024, $850 each or $1,600 set
Tata Kolesnik, Mirror I and II, oil on canvas, potale
D 10 cm / D 3,9 in, 2024,  $850 each or $1,600 set
Tata Kolesnik In the Garden, 2024, oil on canvas, 47 х 59 in, $12,500
Tata Kolesnik, Carrying a Dragon, oil on canvas
100 x 120 cm / 40 x 51 in, 2024, $6,000

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Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova

Ukrainian contemporary sculptor from Kharkiv. She graduated from the Kharkiv Academy of Design and Arts in 2003 with a degree in monumental sculpture. She works with natural and artificial stone, wood, bronze, and clay. The themes of womanhood and motherhood are the primary focus of her art. 
Kostomarova has predominantly created miniature-sized sculptures. Her most recent series embody a harmonious blend of sophisticated volumetric modeling, lyrical elements, and subtle humor.

Through my art, I want to highlight how sensual and beautiful a woman is! How multifaceted she is! A woman is a portal for the soul to enter this world. I am convinced that she is the Creator’s most important creation! This is my mission!

— Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova

Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova
What more could I do for you? Dessert series
Polystone, 29 x 23 x 24 cm / 11 x 9 x 9,4 in, 2024
$6,800
Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova, The Full Cup, Polystone, 24 x 20 x 10 cm / 9 x 7 x 3 in, 2024
$4,800
Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova, The Abduction of Europe, Polystone, 21 x 17 x 37 cm / 8 x 6 x 15 in, 2022, $6,500
Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova
Voluptuousness, Dessert series
Polystone, 28 x 20 x 29 cm / 11 x 8 x 11 in, 2024
$6.800
Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova, A Dandelion Seed, Dessert series, Polystone
27 x 22 x 28 cm / 10 x 8 x 11 in, 2023, $7,000
Tetiana Albitska-Kostomarova
Muse, Pearl series, Polystone,
30 x 12 x 29 cm / 11 x 4 x 11 in, 2018, $6,000

In this art show white color represents the female body and the shades of gold illustrate the soul”
— Olga Severina, Rukh Art Hub co-founder