A painting of a woman in yellow and green
"Sad Angel", 30"x40" acrylic and oil on canvas, 1993

From Canvas to Recognition

Throughout my career, I have been honored with numerous art awards that highlight my passion for creativity and my commitment to artistic excellence. These awards validate my work and inspire me to continue creating art that speaks to the human experience. From prestigious online exhibitions to renowned gallery showcases, my journey is a testament to the power of art to communicate, provoke thought, and evoke emotion.

Honors & Accolades

Awards & Recognitions

  • Winner "Sad Angel", ARTBOX Project, Basel 2.0, Switzerland, June 2023.
  • Winner, Art Cries Out Protest Art of 2007 - Online Exhibition, New York, March 2008 "I'm Tired of War in Iraq"
  • Winner, Chelsea Global Showcase 2006 Competition Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, one of thirty winners for "Rebirth". Art opening: August 9, 2006
  • Winner, of Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching One of ten winners in the Chicagoland area out of 681 applicants (High School Art Teacher), 2004
  • Winner, Michael Jordan Fundamentals Grant, 2002, 2003
  • Winner, Amazon Rising: A River of Art Competition Shedd Aquarium, Chicago - "Anaconda Hunting Caiman", 2000
  • Award of Recognition, Ukrainian Embassy, 1996 and 2001
  • First Place, Women in The Arts Gallery, Columbia College "Two Horses in Love", 1997
  • Columbia College Presidential Award "Two Horses in Love", 1996
  • Albert P. Weisman Memorial Scholarship Award "Urban Communication" Sculpture, 1996
  • Dwight Follett Award, Columbia College, 1995
A painting of blue and orange abstract shapes
"Rebirth", 24"x36", acrylic on canvas, 2006
A wreath made of beer bottles and straw.
"Birdnest", metal, glass, and straw, d-34", 1996

Notable Artworks

  • "Rebirth", 24"x36", acrylic on canvas, 2006
  • "Two Horses in Love", 24"x48", oil on canvas, 1993
  • "Birdnest", metal, glass, and straw, d-34", 1996

Publications & Reviews

  • WTTW Website, March 22, 2025
  • WTTW-TV, March 20, 2025
  • WGN-TV, August 2, 2023
  • WTTW TV, July 12, 2023
  • Chicago Sun Times, July 7, 2023
  • Art Catalogue, June 2023, Basel, Switzerland
  • Art Catalogue, September 2023, Zurih, Switzerland
  • WTTW TV, March 10, 2022
  • Artoteque - Art Book for Collectors, MOT, 2010.
  • Trends - 136 Contemporary Artists, Art Book, MOT, 2009.
  • Masters - 117 Contemporary Artists, Art Book, MOT, 2009.
  • Art Acquisitor, Spring 2007, Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, Chelsea, New York, NY.
  • Whitney Gallery, Chelsea, New York, NY.
  • Ukrainians of Chicagoland (book) by Myron Kuropas, Ph.D., page 91, 2006.
  • Kuropas, Ph.D., page 91, 2006.
  • Chicago Journal, October 2006.
  • Viche, (Ukrainian language newspaper), February 2005.
  • Ukrainian Weekly, August 22. 2004.
  • Chicago Tribune, March 11 and 12, 2004.
  • State of Illinois web site, March 12, 2004.
  • Chicago Sun Times, March 12, 2004.
  • Chicago Educator, May, 2002.
  • Windy City Times, July 1, 1999.
  • Chas and Podii, Chicago, Summer 1999.
  • Chronicle of Columbia College, Chicago, April 14, 1997.
  • Catalog of an Art Exhibit Commemorating the 5th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence, Detroit, 1996.
A painting of an animal in the middle of its body.
"Two Horses in Love", 24"x48", oil on canvas, 1993