Talents for Ukraine

Alyoshkina Daria

Culture

Ukrainian artist, sculptor, and vytynanka (papercutting) artist

Daria is a Ukrainian artist, sculptor, and vytynanka master who has modernized the traditional vytynankatechnique and brought it to international recognition. Her works have been exhibited in 16 countries, including France, Switzerland, Canada, and South Korea, at events such as the Venice Biennale and Paris Design Week. Daria has collaborated with renowned brands like Cartier and Oberig. Her project The Lace of Centuries: Ukraine serves as a cultural bridge between generations. She promotes vytynanka through innovative projects, educational initiatives, and printed materials. Facebook

Doing what you love every day will surely bear fruit.

I am inspired by stories of strong women. I read «In the Company of Women» by Grace Bonney every day.

Everything I achieve in life comes through hard work, so success only comes to me through daily effort—in both creativity and self-improvement.

Choose what makes you happier or brings you closer to your goal.

My source of energy is nature and my homeland.

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