My name is Oksana Pokutsa — a Ukrainian artist based in Israel, working in the tradition of Petrykivka, the historic Ukrainian folk painting practice recognized by UNESCO as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage.
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My name is Oksana Pokutsa.
I was born and raised in Ukraine, where I began studying Petrykivka painting from an early age — a decorative folk tradition built on flowers, birds, flowing ornament, and the visual memory of generations.
When I emigrated to Israel, I carried this tradition with me — not as something preserved in the past, but as a living artistic practice capable of evolving, adapting, and speaking to the present.
My work exists at the intersection of heritage and minimalism.
Rooted in the visual rhythms of Petrykivka painting, I gradually developed my own artistic language, which I call Folk Minimalism.
Traditional ornament is reduced, softened, and reimagined through textured contemporary surfaces — concrete, stone, plaster, and raw mineral finishes. Decorative forms become quieter, more restrained, and more architectural.
My paintings are not reproductions of folklore. They are conversations with cultural memory.
I received formal training in Petrykivka painting in Kyiv before continuing into higher education in art, design, and visual culture.
I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Art & Product Design and later completed a Master’s degree in Fashion Technology & Design Management at the National University of Technologies and Design in Kyiv.
After emigrating to Israel, I completed a teaching certification in Fine Arts at Oranim Academic College, accredited by the Israeli Ministry of Education.
In 2025, I was awarded 2nd Place at the Golden Time Talent International Art Competition in London, representing Israel in the painting category.
In the same year, I received a Certificate of Distinction at the “Maccabiah-22” Regional Exhibition in the Haifa District, Israel.
I also received a Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the “Mabat Le‑Rega” Exhibition — Teacher · Artist · Creator, held in the Haifa District, Israel.
Today, my works are held in private collections across Israel, Europe, and the United States.
“Ancient ornament does not belong to the past —
it belongs to whoever dares to hold it differently.”
A contemporary dialogue between Ukrainian Petrykivka ornament and the cultural landscape of Israel. Jerusalem architecture, sacred geometry, memory, and symbol meet the flowing rhythm of traditional folk painting — creating works where two cultural identities speak through texture, restraint, and light.
Original works are presented as a curated portfolio. For availability, purchases, or commissions for residential and corporate spaces, please contact the artist directly. International delivery is available with a certificate of authenticity.
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