AR-Artist Bios
AR-Resident Olesia Davydovych
Olesia and her daughter, Emilia Davydovych, are from Kherson. Olesia graduated from Kherson State University, where she studied to become a history teacher. She now works remotely as a librarian for several schools in her hometown. Her eight-year-old daughter, Emilia, … Continue reading
ER-Resident Erick Antonio Lacayo Luna
I am Erick Antonio Lacayo Luna. I was born in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, December 1, 1989. I am a painter. I studied modern art at the Catholic University of Nicaragua. I have been painting since I was 12 years old. My … Continue reading
AR-Resident Sofiia Onishchenko
Sofiia Onishchenko is a Ukrainian theater director and actress. She was born in Kyslivka (Kharkiv region). She studied Directing at the Kharkiv College of Culture and Acting at the Kharkiv National University of Arts. Since 2020, she has been an … Continue reading
AR-Resident Nataliia Mykolaienko
Nataliia Mykolaienko is an upcycler, collage artist and sculptor from Ukraine. She chose art as a lifestyle and a method of communicating with the world. In her works, she addresses global issues — war, loss, pain, politics, gender equality, violence, … Continue reading
AR-Resident Olshanska Olga
Olshanska Olga is a visual artist from Kherson, Ukraine, currently in residence at Story Villa. She draws inspiration from the surrounding nature, creating paintings of animals and landscapes that capture the beauty of her new environment at Story Villa. Residence(s): … Continue reading
AR-Resident Ievgeniia Kupchan
Ievgeniia Kupchan Multidisciplinary artist, independent curator. (b. 1992, Luhansk, Ukraine) Since 2021, Ievgeniia Kupchan has been developing in Ukraine the method of post-performance introduced by French curator Marie de Brugerolle. She holds a BA from Taras Shevchenko Luhansk National University … Continue reading
AR-Resident Mykola Hlibovych
Biography Mykola Hlibovych is a visual artist, web designer, photographer, and veteran. He graduated with a degree in Psychology from the Ivan Franko Lviv National University and trained as a psychoanalyst at the Lviv Psychoanalytic Institute of Mental Health. Alongside … Continue reading
ER-Resident David Ngwenyama
David Ngwenyama has worked in international nature conservation for more than 20 years. He has a record of accomplishment developing, leading and contributing to projects with UN bodies, governments, NGOs, academia, private sector & civil society in Eastern and Southern … Continue reading
AR-Resident Yuliia Odokiienko
Yuliia Odokiienko is a Ukrainian emerging artist, independent performer, actress, and acting teacher. She is an actress with the independent theatre Nafta and teaches acting at the Kharkiv State Academy of Culture. She holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree … Continue reading
AR-Resident Alina Sarnatska
Alina Sarnatska is a playwright, writer, PhD in social work, PEN member and war veteran based in Ukraine. Her work explores resilience, trauma, and social justice, with a particular focus on women affected by violence, and communities impacted by war. … Continue reading