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Kateryna Kobylianska

Visual Arts

I find deep joy in forging meaningful connections with older adults, cherishing their life stories. My life’s purpose centers on creating moments of reflection and enabling self-discovery through art. I delight in witnessing the sparkle in people’s eyes as they experience a sense of belonging and reveal the potential to go beyond their creative boundaries. I’ve been facilitating body/vocal labs since 2012 and visual art labs since 2018. My approach integrates sensory and emotional engagement, cognitive stimulation, and fosters social interactions. It’s a safe space for cultivating creative ideas and bringing them to life through art.

Sample workshop:

We’ll delve into the concept of rhythm, starting through the analysis of artwork by the legendary pop artist David Hockney. Despite facing health challenges, including a stroke and hearing loss, Hockney continues to devote up to seven hours a day to his art, believing that an artist never truly retires.
We’ll explore the idea of rhythmic alternation, which signifies harmony in diversity. through the next exercises:

The rhythm of the natural cycle: rhythmical is not identical.

Multiple Colors, One Pattern: using various colors, we’ll apply the same pattern.

Rhythm in Perspective.

Depicting Taste and Smell Visually.

Statements with Barcode.

Materials:

Possible materials: paper, pastels, pencils, and watercolors. Optional: If the opportunity arises, we can also explore the option of acquiring canvases, palette knives, and acrylics, opening up the possibility of creating a personalized abstract painting for each participant’s room.

Available for:

In-person workshops, On-line workshops

Language(s) of facilitation:

English, French, Ukrainian

Project type:

Older Adults and Intergenerational

Contact:

kobylyanska@gmail.com
438-275-1592
https://www.katerynakobylianska.art/
Montreal

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