naschtenka

Naschtenka is a multidisciplinary artist whose evocative work blends elements of Eastern European folklore, surrealism, and contemporary mythmaking. Originally from Ukraine and now based in Berlin, Naschtenka channels a childhood steeped in fairy tales, iconography, and the rhythms of rural life into paintings, installations, and digital media. Her distinctive palette—rich in nocturnal blues, folkloric reds, and gilded highlights—serves as the stage for strange yet intimate narratives centered around transformation, memory, and cultural identity.

Trained in both traditional fine arts and modern digital techniques, Naschtenka’s creative process is marked by careful research and spontaneous dream imagery, often collaborating with poets and sound artists to realize immersive exhibitions. Her work, showcased throughout Europe and online, invites viewers to encounter the uncanny in the everyday, weaving personal and collective symbolism into a tapestry that both preserves and reinvents the stories of her heritage.