Open to freedom (2021) Painting by Ksenia Tsyganyuk

Ksenia Tsyganyuk was born in Russia in 1991. Since childhood, she has been actively demonstrating artistic abilities. But the start of Ksenia’s artistic career was laid in 2015 after moving from Russia to Ukraine.
Ksenia reveals the ideas of the inner growth of the personality, and the struggle for freedom through work with images of nature. People, as social beings, cannot grow apart from the environment. And when humans are open to the perception of nature, they are capable of personal growth.
In the recent months since the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Ksenia has been acutely aware of the dualism of the outside world through the mutual pressure of the two cultures. Ukraine has opened up opportunities for her to realize herself as an artist, and Russia is her birthplace.
Ksenia’s latest artworks reflect the theme of memory and identity, as well as the hope of a return to a peaceful life. In her art, Ksenia does not show the pain of internal conflict. But she seeks points of support to rise and move forward, to help others rebuild their lives.

As an artist Ksenia works most with landscapes. To an external observer it may seem just fine art. But the work has a profound meaning, which is expressed in reflections on human nature, character, how people perform in different situations, and in particular now during the period of Russia's wars against Ukraine. Her reflections are best transmitted through images of nature, as they are eternal symbols of life.

Artist Statement

As an artist, Ksenia enhances colors and searches for unusual combinations that add energy and life to the scene. She creates a collective image of reality. Her art speaks the language of natural images because it’s like touching eternity. Our life is cyclical and not separate from nature. If one forgets about this, the inner ego of a person begins to push into irrational acts. 

Thus, people fall into the trap of interpersonal conflict, directing the energy of their lives towards destruction rather than creation. But when we are attentive to the external environment, we notice not only the splendor of nature, but we open up space for the transformation of the personality.

• Nationality: RUSSIA
• Date of birth : 1991
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Russian Contemporary Artists