Tanya SHYMKO
Tanya Shymko was born and grew up in Ukraine. From an early age she took lessons in a decorative type of Ukrainian folk art. From her studio in Kyiv she created work which has been showcased in private collections throughout the world.
In 2022 she fled the war, moving to Cornwall with her young children. She is now developing her art practice in Truro and has embarked on charity work, raising funds for victims of the war from her art sales. She takes inspiration from nature and gardens such as Heligan, and has sold many bespoke pet portraits.
Tanya has started work on a series entitled 'echoes of the war in me'. She hopes one day to be able to return to Ukraine.
media
Painting
exhibitions
2023: Truro Open - Spirit of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Museum (10 Oct-20 Jan)