Artworks by Kateryna Somyk

I am a full time artist residing in Kyiv, Ukraine.
I was born in Crimea in the city of Simferopol in 1989.
Years ago when I was a little girl I drew a lot, but never told anyone that I wanted to become an artist. I was a very shy child and I was always afraid that my skills were not good enough. Drawing was my secret passion for a long time, even when I graduated from university with a psychology degree, I didn't stop.
In September 2012 I moved from Crimea to Kyiv and started a new chapter of my life.
Kyiv is my home now and I love this city very much! But in those days when I was alone in the big city, it was a thrilling challenge!
I started working in a creative workshop as a manager, but in all my free time I painted. Eventually I became more confident and started showing my artworks to people. Their responses really inspired me not to give up!
And now I'm a self-taught artist.
Drawing is my life, it makes me who I am.
Words and human speech have always seemed too harsh and straightforward to me, through art you can speak in a much more subtle and delicate way.

In 2025, I moved into my first art studio - a cozy space tucked right beneath the roof of a historic building in the heart of Kyiv. For me, it is the perfect sanctuary, overflowing with inspiring energy.

Currently, my work focuses on quiet, contemplative, and melancholic narratives that blur the line between reality and dreams. I am deeply drawn to animals and birds, exploring their equal presence on this planet and their profound place in human lives. With immense respect for the natural world, I seek to honor and express this connection through my art.

Exhibitions:
SwissArtExpo 2021 ZÜRICH 3.0
2023Meta History Museum (Ukraine's NFT museum, supported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation).
Paintings are in private collections in the US and UK.