In her ongoing series, Halyna explores the stages of human life — moments of transformation, contemplation, and quiet revelation that shape our inner landscapes. Each work captures a fragment of this universal journey: the search for meaning, the experience of change, the delicate balance between action and reflection.
Through minimalist composition and symbolic detail, Halyna traces the rhythm of contemporary existence — where rapid change often challenges our sense of stability, and yet, within that movement, each person seeks their own center of calm. Her characters inhabit intimate spaces of thought and emotion, revealing how the ordinary moments of everyday life can become gateways to self-understanding.
This series reflects on how we navigate our choices, how we adapt and grow, and how we find beauty in the quiet intervals between life’s transitions. Halyna’s work speaks gently but profoundly about resilience, introspection, and the timeless human capacity to evolve while remaining true to oneself.
This painting turns toward the idea of home as a sanctuary — a place where one’s spirit can rest and regain balance amid the turbulence of modern life. The scene, filled with quiet simplicity, captures an intimate moment of peace: a woman in soft attire, a black cat resting on her lap, the gentle stillness of familiar objects around her.
Here, the home becomes more than just a physical space; it transforms into a state of being — a refuge for reflection, healing, and reconnection with one’s inner self. In a world that demands constant movement, adaptation, and change, Halyna reminds us of the timeless human need to pause, to breathe, and to belong.
Through her restrained palette and calm composition, the artist invites the viewer to contemplate what it means to create harmony within — to build an inner home strong enough to shelter us from life’s storms.
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Girl stands by the wide river, holding her first catch in her hands. She is a young girl who learning to listen to the water and feel its rhythm. She comes here with her cousins or uncles, listening their stories and slowly taking in their knowledge.
What is the lovely time — childhood wonder, when everything feels new and full of possibility. It’s a time of dreams about faraway unknown shores.
But now it is only her, the river, and the fresh fish in her hands. A simple moment that will stay with her forever. Because every great journey begins with something small — a first step, a first attempt, a first catch.
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” Sea Holiday” from “Light Between Days” series 50 x 70 cm acrylic on canvas
In this artwork, Halyna Kirichenko portrays a tender moment between a grandmother and her granddaughter spending a day by the sea. Dressed alike in blue swimsuits and hats with small flowers, they seem to reflect one another — two generations connected by affection and shared experience. The simplicity of their posture conveys quiet intimacy and mutual understanding…as if life itself has stopped for a moment to convey something important and tender from the older to the younger.
Through bright color and minimal form, the artist reveals the emotional depth of everyday life — the joy of being together, the passing of knowledge, and the continuity between past and future. The pink background adds a sense of warmth and timelessness, turning an ordinary seaside scene into a symbol of love, memory, and gentle guidance.
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“Crossroads of the Soul” 90 x 100 cm acrylic on canvas
In this painting, Halyna explores the inner landscapes that accompany the turning points of a human life. The faceless figure in a deep blue dress and wide yellow hat becomes a universal symbol — a person standing at another quiet threshold, carrying the weight of experience and the promise of new beginnings. The vibrant sunflowers she holds radiate warmth, resilience, and clarity, echoing the moments when life offers illumination amidst uncertainty.
The surrounding field, with its sweeping strokes of green and drifting flowers, evokes the flow of time — ever-changing, unpredictable, guiding a person forward whether they are ready or not. The figure’s serene posture suggests a pause, a reflective moment in which the “quiet voice of the soul” can be heard. It is in such solitary spaces, Halyna suggests, that people often confront their most significant questions: What shaped our past choices? How do we carry responsibility for them? Could our path have unfolded differently?
Through this work, Halyna invites the viewer to revisit their own crossroads, to consider the hidden logic of their decisions, and to recognize the courage it takes to step into the next stage of life. The painting becomes not just a depiction of a woman in nature, but a meditation on transformation, self-inquiry, and the fragile clarity that emerges when one stands alone with their truth.
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” Choice” artwork from serie ” Light between days”
90 x 100 centimetres/ acrylic on canvas
In this painting, Halyna Kirichenko reflects on the profound theme of life’s turning points — those quiet yet defining moments when a single choice can alter the entire trajectory of a human life. A female figure stands in an orchard, holding a vibrant red apple as if pausing at the threshold of a decision. Her facelessness emphasizes universality: she becomes every person who has ever stood before an important crossroads, wondering what might unfold on each possible path.
Surrounded by lush green trees full of fruit, she inhabits a symbolic space where temptation, intuition, doubt, and inner truth coexist. The contrast between her radiant red dress and the deep green landscape heightens the tension between action and contemplation. In this moment of stillness, she listens for the quiet voice of her own soul — the voice we often hear only in solitude, when no external advice can guide us.
Through this work, Halyna invites the viewer to reconsider their own past choices:
Could life have unfolded differently?
Were our decisions conscious or intuitive?
Were we ready for the responsibility they carried?
The painting becomes a visual meditation on the fragility and power of human choice, reminding us that the questions we ask ourselves at life’s crossroads are universal — and that the answers shape the very narrative of our existence.
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“Where Courage Begins” artwork from serie ” Light between days” 90 x 90 cm
In this artwork, Halyna reflects on the formative stages of a human life and the quiet moments when our inner strength first begins to reveal itself. Inspired by her own childhood photograph, the painting portrays a small, delicate girl in a pink dress standing between two flamingos—symbols of both fragility and graceful resilience. Despite her tender appearance, the figure radiates an unmistakable sense of determination, suggesting that even at a young age, the foundations of character and will are already present.
The facelessness of the girl transforms her into a universal archetype, inviting viewers to project their own memories, choices, and turning points onto her silhouette. The flamingos, positioned like guardians or silent witnesses, echo the duality of paths and decisions that accompany every stage of life. Their presence reinforces the idea that each person navigates challenges alone, yet always surrounded by subtle signs, intuitions, and possibilities.
Set against a deep, textured background that evokes both uncertainty and depth, the composition mirrors the questions that lie at the heart of Halyna’s practice: How do we make our most important decisions? What shapes our inner voice? Could our journey have unfolded differently if we had chosen another direction?
Through this intimate but symbolically charged image, Halyna invites the viewer to contemplate personal resilience, the nature of choice, and the early moments in life when courage begins to take root—quietly, instinctively, and long before we fully understand it.
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” Day with no plans” 100 x 90 cm acrylic on canvas
This painting captures the quiet necessity of pausing in a world that constantly moves forward. The faceless female figure, resting in a moment of stillness, becomes a symbol of the inner space where clarity begins to form. Through soft tones and an unhurried pose, the work reflects how essential it is to step back, breathe, and recognize where we stand on our life’s path.
Halyna highlights the transformative power of these pauses — moments when we reconnect with ourselves, reassess our direction, and gently realign with the choices that will shape our next step.
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” Meeting in the spring garden” artwork from ” Light between the days series”
70 x 50 cm acrylic on canvas
In this painting, Halyna Kirichenko reflects on a quiet yet decisive stage of human life — a moment of pause, inner listening, and solitude. The female figure, seated and turned inward, embodies a state of contemplation in which external noise fades and personal responsibility comes to the foreground. The absence of facial features universalizes the image, allowing the viewer to project their own experience onto the figure.
The cat resting on the woman’s lap becomes a symbol of intuition, inner balance, and silent companionship — a presence that supports without directing. The surrounding pink forms evoke emotional memory and transitional states, while the green background suggests a space between stability and change. Together, these elements create a visual metaphor for an inner threshold, where a person prepares to make an important life choice.
Through this work, Kirichenko continues her exploration of life as a sequence of meaningful stages, emphasizing that the most significant decisions are often made in stillness, when one is alone with one’s own thoughts and the quiet voice of the soul.
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100 x 90 cm acrylic on canvas
“The Quiet Turning Point” explores a moment of inner pause — a space where life gently slows down so as a person can listen to soul or feel the subtle direction of their next step. A faceless figure, wrapped in a soft blue robe and holding a cluster of bright yellow grape, sits in quiet contemplation. The warm presence of a cat at her feet and the simplicity of a cup on the table evoke a sense of safety and grounding — that essential inner refuge each person needs in order to hear themselves clearly.
In this work, Halyna reflects on the stages of a human life and the transformative decisions that redefine who we become. The faceless figure symbolizes every person at a crossroads, while the surrounding stillness suggests the intimate solitude required to confront difficult questions: Which path is truly mine? Am I making this choice consciously or instinctively? Could my fate unfold differently if I dared to choose another direction?
The painting invites viewers to consider their own turning points — those quiet inner moments when the outside world fades, and the soft voice of one’s own soul becomes the clearest guide.
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” The Quiet Before the Choice” artwork from series “Light Between Days”
90 x 90 cm acrylic on canvas
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In this painting, Halyna Kirichenko captures a moment of stillness that precedes an important inner decision. A faceless female figure sits in a quiet domestic space, embodying a universal state of pause in which personal identity gives way to reflection. This anonymity allows the viewer to step into the scene and recognize their own experience within it.
The calm presence of the cat symbolizes intuition and inner balance, while the yellow flowers introduce a subtle sense of warmth and fragile hope. Together, these elements create a protected, intimate environment where the outside world recedes and the inner voice becomes audible.
As part of Kirichenko’s ongoing exploration of life as a sequence of inner stages and transitions, this work reflects a threshold moment — the silence in which choices are not yet made, but already taking shape.
