About Olena Fedii
Meet the artist
Olena Fedii is a London-based primary school teacher and artist whose career is defined by a commitment to education and the healing power of creativity. For Olena, art became a vital sanctuary for well-being during the conflict in her homeland, Ukraine. With over two decades of teaching experience, she continues to inspire self-discovery
Olena Fedii is a London-based primary school teacher and artist whose career is defined by a commitment to education and the healing power of creativity. For Olena, art became a vital sanctuary for well-being during the conflict in her homeland, Ukraine. With over two decades of teaching experience, she continues to inspire self-discovery through her work.
Whether in the classroom or an exhibition, Olena remains dedicated to the belief that art is an essential experience that enriches the spirit and stays with an individual for a lifetime. Her dual role as educator and creator allows her to bridge the gap between academic learning and emotional resilience through artistic expression.
Exhibitions:
1. “Various” – the physical exhibition 8-17 March 2024, The Holy Art Gallery, London
2. “Waves” – the physical exhibition 23-30 March 2024, The Holy Art Gallery, London
3. July 2024 – published work “Tulips” in the magazine issue 02
4. October 2024 – The published interview about my work and career , issue 03
5. The interactive exhibition 4-11 January 2025, Athens
6. The physical exhibition in London 31 January – 3 February 2025
7. “Beyond the Horizon: Collective perspectives ” -the physical exhibition in London 4-7 April 2025
8. The physical exhibition in London 27-30 June 2025 , The Holy art Gallery
My passion
Art has been a passion of mine since my childhood. My initial inspirations came from the natural surroundings that I grew up in which was a town located very close to nature . I was especially drawn to beautiful spring flowers, which often remained in my thoughts long after sighting them . That became the bedrock of my art going forward
Art has been a passion of mine since my childhood. My initial inspirations came from the natural surroundings that I grew up in which was a town located very close to nature . I was especially drawn to beautiful spring flowers, which often remained in my thoughts long after sighting them . That became the bedrock of my art going forward and inspired the various creations that I try to reproduce in my art.
Floral motifs and nature themes find prominence in my work . These creations speak to the abundance of beauty in the world , which unfortunately many of us fail to notice in our busy daily lives . My attempt to reproduce them on canvas is a way to consciously connect myself and other who view my art to immense beauty that flowers and nature bestow to the world
Product
My work is an exploration of texture, light, and the organic beauty of the natural world. Each piece is a unique, original creation built through a tactile, mixed-media process. By layering heavy modeling pastes with vibrant acrylics and delicate gold leaf, I create a physical depth that invites the viewer to look closer. These materials
My work is an exploration of texture, light, and the organic beauty of the natural world. Each piece is a unique, original creation built through a tactile, mixed-media process. By layering heavy modeling pastes with vibrant acrylics and delicate gold leaf, I create a physical depth that invites the viewer to look closer. These materials allow me to mimic the unpredictable rhythms of nature—where the shimmer of light meets the raw, grounded feeling of earth.
Concept and Mood: "Love"
The title "Love" infuses this abstract piece with deep emotional resonance. Rather than a traditional or literal representation, the artwork portrays love as a powerful, cosmic, and centering force.
The central vortex acts as the heart of the painting—a radiant core from which energy emanates and pulls everything inward.
The surrounding textures suggest the complex, beautifully chaotic, and deeply layered nature of love itself.
Texture and Modeling Paste
The Central Vortex: Modeling paste has been applied with a heavy, deliberate hand in the center, sculpted into a prominent, raised spiral. The circular movements of the palette knife or brush create a physical, three-dimensional depth, making the center feel dynamic and alive with motion.
Organic Background Structures: Radiating outward from the smooth center, the modeling paste transitions into intricate, highly textured patterns. In some areas, it mimics cracked, weathered earth or intricate coral structures, adding a raw, organic, and tactile contrast to the fluid spiral at the core.
Color Play and the Use of Gold
The Radiant Core: Metallic gold has been layered over the ridges of the modeling paste in the center, creating a brilliant, luminous glow. The physical texture catches the light, making the golden swirl appear to shine like a sun or a nebula.
Gilded Accents: The gold isn't confined to the center; it is lightly dry-brushed across the rough, cracked textures of the background. This highlights the peaks of the paste, making veins of gold shimmer against the darker background.
The Cool Abyss: This warmth is set against a deep, dramatic backdrop of Prussian blues, navy, and bright turquoise accents. The cool tones recede, allowing the textured gold spiral and the elegant, fluid script of the word "Love" in the lower right corner to boldly advance and capture the viewer's eye.
Published work. Magazines
Dreaming big is to be able to achieve your potential in life and as I am both- a teacher and an artist – I would like to encourage children to develop their creative side which will be useful to many aspects in their future life.
Dreaming big is to be able to achieve your potential in life and as I am both- a teacher and an artist – I would like to encourage children to develop their creative side which will be useful to many aspects in their future life.
Looking ahead, what are your long-term goals and aspirations as an artist, and how do you plan to achieve them?
My long-term goals are to continue developing my passion and perfecting my style and I hope to achieve them through continuous practice and experimentation.
Muse Art Gallery
This acrylic piece is a tribute to the power we all carry inside. The radiant colors represent the inner light that guides us toward our goals. In this work, every flower is a realized dream. The message is simple: Believe in your light, take responsibility for your journey, and watch as your life begins to bloom.
This striking abstract piece, titled "Love," is a tactile exploration of emotion, rendered through a sophisticated blend of deep pigments and heavy physical texture. Using a combination of acrylics, modeling paste, and gold, the artist has created a work that feels less like a flat image and more like a living, breathing landscape of the heart.
"The golden spiral acts as a beacon, drawing the ey
