Leonora YAKIMASCHENKO (b. 1970), *Nurse*, 2020

oil, mixed media, canvas, 50 x 50 cm, signed lower right: Nora 2020

Born in 1970 in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.

EDUCATION:

1982–1990 – E.V. Vuchetich State Art School, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

1991–1997 – National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (NAFAA), Kyiv, Ukraine

1998–2001 – Postgraduate studies at NAFAA, Kyiv, Ukraine

Since 1995 – Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (NUAU)


PARTICIPATION IN EXHIBITIONS AND RESIDENCIES:

2022 - “Vilkasy” International Residency 2022 - Nigocin - Masurian Inspirations 2022 - Solidarity with Ukraine.

2022 – “Mini Levkas,” CSM “Bily Svit.”

2022 – G. Yakutovych Competition. NSHU Halls.

2021 – “Graphics – 21” Triennial

2021 – All-Ukrainian Exhibition “Toward Independence Day: 30 Years”

2021 – Second All-Ukrainian “Levkov Biennale.” CSM “White World”

2020 – “Observation – 2020” project. CMS “White World”

2019 – Solo exhibition “Chimeras.” “Plast-art.” Chernihiv

2019 – “Leukas Biennale.” CSM “White World”

2019 – “Painting – 19” Triennial.

2019 – “KONSHU – 50.” Participant

2019 – Solo exhibition “Archetypes of the Subconscious.” NSHU Galleries

2018 - Grand Prix at the “Graphics – 18” Triennial.

2018 – Solo Exhibition “Crossroads.” Mgła. “Lokalizacja” Center


TITLES, HONORS, AND ARTISTIC AWARDS:

2022 – Second prize in the “Nuclear Power Art Contest 2022” at the IAEA international conference.

2019 – UFC Diploma. Certificate of Honor (badge). For preparing and contributing to the anniversary album “KONSHU – 50.”

2018 – Diploma. Grand Prix. All-Ukrainian Triennial “Graphics – 18.”

2016 – Letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk for promoting Ukrainian fine arts, as well as for organizing and participating in an exchange exhibition featuring Kyiv artists in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk.

2016 – Winner’s Certificate. All-Ukrainian Triennial “Painting – 2016.” Kyiv. NSHU.

2015 – Certificate from the All-Ukrainian “Golden Fund of the Nation” program. Album “Artistic Olympus.” All-Ukrainian Confederation of Journalists.

2014 – F. Krychevsky Award. Winner.

2012 – Grand Prix. “Colorfest” International Festival. Minsk, Belarus

2007 – Diploma. All-Ukrainian Triennial “Painting – 2007.”

2005 – M.G. Deregus Award in the “Painting” category.

1999 – W. Zarecki Award.