I am a Ukrainian-American artist creating surrealistic art with unconventional materials. Portraiture in this form is both an exploration of social issues and an expression of my own past. The symbolic use of sharp glass, rich oil color, and abstract elements invites the viewer to reflect on their own human experience.
Artist Statement
Artist Biography
My name is Diana Luckysova. I was born in Ukraine where I received a master’s degree in philosophy, which was both useless and life-changing.
At 22, I moved to the United States, where I spent 14 years working as a professional photographer, commission artist, and gallery owner at Luckysova Studios Gallery in Old Town, San Diego.
Over the last eight years, I’ve slowly traveled and lived in eight countries across the Americas and Europe, gaining a wide range of life and technical skills along the way. This international lifestyle has deeply influenced my personality and how I communicate with the world through my art.
Obligatory Professional Bragging:
I have been painting and studying art for nearly four decades, with my work featured in numerous exhibitions and publications. Some notable achievements include:
– Publication in *Vogue Italia*;
– First place ($3,000 prize) in an international fine art competition in Los Angeles;
– A solo show at the Sculptor’s Guild Gallery in Balboa Park, San Diego.
Process