Unicorno

With her work Unicorno, Iryna Ozarynska sought to create a piece that unites her family, their history, and her native country’s struggles. She incorporated black-and-white photographs from her family archive, carefully placed on the temples of the glasses. These images serve as memories preserved like pages from a personal album, carrying a unique and intimate value. Unicorno speaks of survival, unity, and the quiet strength of transformation, while softly whispering a hopeful message—that everything will be okay.

Iryna Ozarynska is a Ukrainian artist, born in Odesa and based in Venice for over a decade. She began painting professionally at the age of 15, receiving her initial training at the Odessa Art School M.B. Grekov, followed by studies at the National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture in Kyiv. She has twice been awarded the Scholarship of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, which allowed her to explore a wide range of artistic techniques.

Throughout her career, she has worked across various forms, from classical to modern painting, with a particular preference for watercolours and subjects inspired by mythology and animals. Her practice also includes installation, fashion, and performance, reflecting her diverse artistic interests and skills.