Many talented Ukrainian artists migrated to the USA in search of a peaceful life and a productive, creative environment after the onset of the Russian invasion of their homeland. Oleksandra Korolenko, a contemporary airbrush painter with a hyper-realist approach to art, is one of them. Korolenko didn’t plan that bold move, but the tragic events of 2022 settled her in New York City and marked the beginning of a new turn in her creative activity. Let’s get to know this inspired artist better.
Oleksandra was born in Ukraine in 1991; she felt a calling for fine art in her early years and received a degree in Fine Arts to pursue a professional career as an artist. Throughout her artistic journey, she has explored various art disciplines and currently specializes in airbrush painting and murals. The earliest inspiration for murals and airbrushing came from her childhood when she observed fancy custom-painted cars in her home city.
At present, Korolenko creates mural paintings of all kinds, with her portfolio exceeding 500 large-scale artworks. Her highly detailed murals are distinguished by visually striking themes and images, and her unique blend of classical and contemporary art reflects deep emotional effects and dynamism. The artist creates impressive works on diverse surfaces and continually refines her craft to deliver greater art day by day.
Since her move to the USA, Oleksandra Korolenko has joined the active artist community and started participating in various international exhibitions and competitions. She is also a holder of prestigious awards; in 2024, the artist was awarded second place in the competition “Micro & Macro,” held at Gallery 4% in San Francisco, and the “Emerging Woman Artist Award.”
One of the notable projects Korolenko participated in was the creation of visual design in a house used for the filming of Marvel’s X-Men. The artist collaborated with Bednark and CoJo Studio to create the striking cartoon-style design of the house, bringing the director’s ideas to life. Among other interesting projects featuring Oleksandra Korolenko’s art are murals created for the Georgian restaurant Laliko and Pro Auto Customz, and tree sculptures created for Building Brilliance Daycare. She also collaborated with the MPI team to create mural paintings for the New York Aquarium, Soccer Adidas Post, DoorDash Office, and Hotel St. Regis New York.
Oleksandra is passionate about her art and continues the path of self-development, seeing NYC as a place for new opportunities. We look forward to her new artworks in New York and beyond!
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