My Master of Design (Hon.) at COFA, UNSW focused on one question:
How can we improve children’s engagement with printed materials to support better learning outcomes?
My research shows that the more areas of the brain engaged in processing information, the stronger the memorisation and recall. I explored how to activate as many of these pathways as possible — story for narrative memory, colour for emotional response, sound and action for sensory cues, spatial awareness for orientation, and visual coding for recognition.
In short: designing visuals that teach, entertain, and stay in a child’s memory.
But my journey with children’s design began long before my Master’s.
Over the years, I’ve illustrated several children’s books and created my own comic book about the adventures of a Ukrainian boy in Australia — writing 20 stories and drawing all of the comic illustrations myself.
These projects shaped my understanding of how we see, learn, and connect with visual narratives — a foundation that continues to guide my work today.
10 July 2026
I am delighted to share that two of my artworks have been selected for The Language of Flowers, a curated group exhibition at & Something Else, a new contemporary gallery in the heart of Manly on Sydney's Northern Beaches. I am grateful for the opportunity to exhibit alongside a talented group of Australian artists. The Language of Flowers celebrates the beauty and symbolism of flowers, inviting to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world through botanical forms. The exhibition brings together diverse artistic approaches inspired by growth, renewal, transformation, and the fleeting beauty of flowering life. As an artist, nature has always been at the heart of my practice. I am excited to contribute to this conversation through my selected works. See more here: https://www.andsomethingelse.com.au/language-of-flowers The Language of Flowers Exhibition Dates: 10 July – 2 August 2026
April 2026 I hosted two intimate painting workshops, each with its own seasonal story. The second one was inspired by European Easter traditions, light-filled spring mornings, and daffodils as their purest embodiment of renewal. ✨ Easter Light & Daffodils Workshop ✨ A hands-on painting workshop held alongside my solo exhibition at Art Space Gallery. We’ll work with simple sculptural techniques using impasto medium and acrylic paint, exploring how light gently settles on form — creating luminous highlights, soft shadows, and a subtle relief surface. This workshop is about slowing down, creating with intention, and building an Easter mood with your own hands. Calm, welcoming, and designed for all skill levels. Art Space Gallery – The Concourse Impasto medium & acrylic on board All materials supplied Suitable for adults — no prior experience needed Suitable for children 12+ Limited to just 10 participants — bookings essential
