Kens
Olha

I am Olha Kens. I am 40 years old. I come from Ukraine. By training I am a furniture and interior designer. I have been a professional designer for 22 years. Meanwhile, I have been mastering various kinds of art and techniques including beadwork, straw weaving, wool art, egg shell carving, painting Easter eggs in traditional Ukrainian style and others. I am especially interested in creating jewellery in wire wrapping technique using such materials as copper, different gemstones (e.g. malachite, agate, labradorite, ammonite), shibori ribbons and so forth.

I am a creative and romantic person. Since school I have always strived to become knowledgeable in different arts and to learn as much as possible, because I have always pursued self-development.

I took part in different international exhibitions and competitions including the international multi-genres festival Zirka in Versal 2020 and in Athenes 2021 where I took the second place and was awarded a diploma of the first degree respectively. In addition to this, I have been engaged in numerous plein airs and masterclasses organized by the Kashubian Folk High School since 2017.

In September 2023 I won the Grand Prix in the international contest Golden Time Talent. My work The Chess was given the highest awards by all the members of the jury and I consider it to be my greatest achievement and pride.

In my work I strive not only to show harmony and creativity but also to discover the individual style of my clients.