Ocean in Me: Self Reflection - FRAMED Ed. 1 of 25

This work will be on display at the Bluethumb Gallery in Richmond, Melbourne for the 2023 Bluethumb Art Prize Finalists Exhibition from October 11th to November 27th. Delivery of this work will take place following the 2023 Bluethumb Art Prize Awards Night on October 26th.

Ocean in Me: Self-Reflection" is a captivating and thought-provoking series of photographic works.

Framed in white frame with perspex glass.

"Ocean in Me" was created to visualize the idea that evokes self-reflection in viewers to immerse themselves in the artistic journey of introspection, and to share their bottomless inner universe with the world.

The ocean is often associated with vastness, depth, and mystery, making it a powerful metaphor for the depths of the human psyche. Incorporation of the ocean theme into the series "Ocean in Me" helped to strengthen the idea of diving deeply into oneself and exploring one's inner thoughts, feelings, experiences and ability to stop for a while and dissolve oneself in natural surroundings to hear the silence and voice of reason. If we ask the right questions we might get the proper answers and solution. Each photograph in the series represents a different aspect of the human state of mind, exploring themes such as solitude, contemplation, introspection, growth, transformation, connection to nature, and ability to analyze.

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Olena LEVKIVSKA is an accomplished fine art and fashion photographer and painter.

Throughout her career, Olena has received numerous awards and recognition for her work.
In 2023 and 2021 she was a finalist in Bluethumb Art Prize.
In 2020, she was featured in "Leaders in Contemporary Art," a documentation highlighting leading contemporary artists and their exceptional artwork.
In 2018, she was honoured as one of the "Top 30 Photographers of the Year" in Australia, a remarkable achievement in the competitive field of photography.

Her work has also been featured in a variety of magazines on an international level, including renowned publications like Vogue and L'Officiel.

Olena’s paintings are an example of her own developed artistic style, which can be described as a contemporary fusion of Divisionism and Neo-Impressionism. In her textural art, using oil as her medium, often gold or silver leaves or natural materials, she is able to enhance the sensory experience and add an element of luxuriousness to her pieces.

Olena's artworks are in private collections in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.