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
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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.
” When it’s raining outside ” acrylic on canvas 90 x 90 cm
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In a world defined by speed, pressure, and constant change, this painting reflects the human need for a place of quiet restoration.
It evokes a moment of pause — a retreat from external noise into an intimate space where one can slow down, breathe, and simply be.
The scene suggests stillness rather than action, presence rather than urgency. It is not an escape from reality, but a necessary return to oneself — a moment where strength is restored before life continues its movement forward. Within this calm, there is room for reflection, vulnerability, and quiet resilience.
The painting does not offer answers or instructions. Instead, it invites the viewer to recall their own place of safety — physical or emotional — where time feels softer and the world momentarily loosens its grip.
In the context of contemporary life, this work speaks about the importance of inner shelter: a space where one can reconnect with authenticity, regain balance, and gather the courage to face what lies beyond the pause.
” You are my Universe” art 90 x 90 cm acrylic on canvas
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This painting presents the human body as a place of refuge — a personal home where one can retreat from the noise and pressure of the external world. The naked figure, curled into a closed, protective posture, transforms the body into both shelter and boundary, suggesting a space where vulnerability and safety coexist.
The absence of facial features universalizes the image, allowing the figure to represent anyone who seeks protection within themselves. The body becomes a self-contained universe: fragile, intimate, yet complete. It is here, within this inner space, that a person gathers strength, listens to their own inner voice, and prepares for decisive moments of change.
The expressive, unsettled surface surrounding the figure evokes a turbulent reality, while the calm, inward focus of the body creates a quiet contrast. This tension emphasizes the idea that in times of uncertainty, the most reliable form of shelter is often found within oneself.
You Are My Universe invites the viewer to reflect on the body not only as a physical form, but as a home — a place of protection, self-acceptance, and inner truth, where essential life choices are born in silence.
” Where Silence Speaks” 90 x 90 cm acrylic on canvas
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In the fast rhythm of contemporary life, moments of pause become increasingly rare and precious. Yet it is often in these quiet intervals that a person can reconnect with themselves and regain a sense of inner balance.
Halyna Kirichenko’s painting invites the viewer to slow down for a moment and reflect on the value of stillness. In silence, the noise of the outside world fades, allowing space for calm, attention, and the subtle beauty that often hides within the ordinary flow of everyday life.
The work speaks about the importance of these small but meaningful pauses — moments when a person can simply be present, notice the quiet harmony around them, and listen to their own inner voice.
The painting opens a contemplative space where the viewer is free to experience their own thoughts and emotions — a place where silence itself begins to speak.
” Between Who She Was and Who She Is” Series “Light Between Days”
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This work explores the subtle threshold between stages of the self — a space where identity is no longer what it was, yet not fully formed into what it will become.
In a fast-moving world, the most profound transformations happen quietly, in moments of solitude where one can finally hear their inner voice. Kirichenko sees life as a series of inner passages shaped by choice, responsibility, and the courage to change.
The painting invites reflection on personal turning points — the decisions that redefine us, and the question of whether they were conscious, intuitive, or inevitable.
It offers no answers, only a quiet space to recognize that we are always becoming — suspended between who we were and who we are.
” Where She Listens to Herself” from the series “Light Between Days”
acrylic on canvas 90 x 90 cm
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This painting explores a quiet, decisive moment within the ongoing transitions of a human life. Part of the “Light Between Days” series, it reflects on the inner space where change begins—not as a dramatic event, but as a subtle shift of awareness.
In a world defined by constant motion and external noise, Kirichenko turns inward, focusing on the fragile yet powerful act of listening to oneself. It is within such moments of stillness that we confront our choices, question our paths, and sense the direction we are meant to follow.
Drawing from personal experience of transformation and responsibility, the artist approaches this theme with emotional clarity and restraint. The work does not narrate a specific story; instead, it creates a space for reflection—inviting the viewer to consider their own turning points, their own unspoken decisions.
Where do we find the courage to choose? And when everything becomes quiet—can we truly hear ourselves?
” Echoes of a Former Self” from series “ Light Between Days”
original acrylic painting on canvas 100 x 90 cm
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” Echoes of a Former Self” reflects on the quiet dialogue between who we once were and who we are becoming. The painting explores memory not as something fixed, but as an emotional space where past experiences, choices, and forgotten versions of ourselves continue to exist beneath the surface of the present.
Within Halyna Kirichenko’s artistic practice, human life is understood as a sequence of inner transitions shaped by change, responsibility, solitude, and personal transformation. This work speaks about those silent moments of self-reflection when a person revisits former identities and questions the paths once taken.
The painting invites the viewer to consider how memory shapes human identity over time. Some parts of ourselves disappear, others remain only as distant echoes, yet all of them continue to influence the person we become. Through this contemplative atmosphere, the work explores vulnerability, emotional resilience, and the deeply human search for inner truth.
” Beauty in the Big City” from series “ Light Between Days”
100 x 90 cm acrylic on canvas
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Beauty in the Big City explores the delicate balance between the fast rhythm of modern urban life and the quiet inner world of a woman. Surrounded by the endless movement, pressure, and noise of the contemporary city, the figure remains deeply connected to her femininity, sensitivity, and inner calm.
In this work, Ukrainian figurative artist Halyna Kirichenko reflects on the importance of preserving softness, beauty, and emotional authenticity in a world that often demands constant speed and resilience. The city becomes not only a symbol of opportunity and ambition, but also a space where a woman searches for harmony with herself.
Rather than portraying femininity as fragility, the painting presents it as an inner strength — the ability to remain connected to one’s emotions, intuition, and personal identity despite the intensity of modern life. Through warm tones contrasted with the cool urban landscape, the artist creates a quiet dialogue between the external world and the private emotional space each person carries within.
“Beauty in the Big City” invites the viewer to reflect on how, even within crowded and rapidly changing environments, it is still possible to protect one’s inner light, individuality, and sense of self.
“ The Company of Silence” artwork 90 x 90 cm acrylic on canvas
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“The Company of Silence” explores the quiet richness of moments spent in harmony with oneself. In a culture that values constant movement and productivity, this artwork reflects the importance of stillness, reflection, and emotional presence.
The painting celebrates those simple yet meaningful moments when solitude becomes a source of comfort rather than loneliness. The cat is a loyal companion — a silent friend who remains close through every stage of life, listening without judgment and keeping every secret. Its presence speaks of trust, constancy, and the quiet bonds that often sustain us more deeply than words. Cat could be our best friend, isn’t it?
Flowers bring a sense of vitality and gratitude for the beauty hidden within everyday life. This artwork is a part of Halyna Kirichenko’s ongoing exploration of the stages and emotional transformations of human life, this work invites the viewer to appreciate the peace, connection, and authenticity found in life’s quieter moments.
” The Quiet Chapter” – Series “Light Between Days”
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One more artwork from Halina Kirichenko’s ongoing exploration of life’s transitions. This painting reflects a moment of pause between what has been and what is yet to come. Throughout our lives, we move through different stages, facing choices that shape our identity, relationships, and direction.
In a world filled with constant movement and noise, the most important decisions are often made in silence. This work speaks about the value of solitude—not as isolation, but as a space for reflection, self-discovery, and inner clarity. It is in these quiet moments that we reconnect with ourselves and find the courage to move forward.
Through her art, Kirichenko invites viewers to reflect on their own turning points, asking how life’s paths are chosen and how each chapter contributes to the story of who we become.
” Rooted in Ancient Light” original acrylic painting on canvas 100 x 90 cm
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In this work, Ukrainian figurative artist Halyna Kirichenko explores the strength we inherit from our cultural roots and the role of women as guardians of memory, hope, and resilience.
Inspired by the symbols and ornaments of the ancient Trypillian civilization, the painting was created during a time of war and reflects a deeply personal experience. Like many Ukrainian mothers, the artist waits for her son to return home from the front line.
This work is a tribute to the countless Ukrainian women who, drawing strength from their ancestral heritage, support and protect their loved ones through faith, love, and quiet endurance. Their prayers become an invisible force that helps sustain those defending their country.
More than a reflection on cultural heritage, Rooted in Ancient Light is a reminder that even in the darkest times, our deepest roots can become a source of courage, identity, and hope.
” The Unwritten Chapter” original acrylic painting on canvas 100 x 90 cm
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Every life unfolds through chapters, each shaped by the choices we make.
In The Unwritten Chapter, Halyna Kirichenko portrays a quiet moment of reflection before a new stage begins. Holding an open book, the faceless figure becomes a universal symbol of anyone standing at the threshold of change. The book represents the unwritten pages of life, while the window hints at the possibilities that lie ahead.
The painting explores one of the artist’s central themes: the stages of human life as a journey of inner transformation rather than the passage of time. It suggests that our most important decisions are often made in solitude, when we are willing to listen to our own inner voice.
Rather than offering answers, The Unwritten Chapter invites viewers to reflect on their own story and the unwritten chapters or unwritten pages of our own journey that still await them.
” Love Me Forever. Let Forever Begin Tonight” 80 x 60 cm acrylic on canvas
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What does it mean to ask someone to love us forever?
Is it a promise about the future — or a desperate desire to make one perfect moment last?
” Love Me Forever. Let Forever Begin Tonight” is about the fragile space between desire and vulnerability, where the longing for intimacy becomes a longing for something greater than time itself. We all know that nothing can truly be held forever, yet in moments of deep connection we dare to believe otherwise.
The painting explores the human desire to surrender to love completely — to forget tomorrow, to stop the movement of time, and to believe that tonight could become eternity.
Perhaps “forever” does not begin somewhere in the distant future. Perhaps it begins precisely when we have the courage to be vulnerable, to love without guarantees, and to fully inhabit the moment we have been given.
If you could make one moment last forever, what would you choose?
” One more chapter” artwork from Series ” Light beetwen the days”
60 x 80 cm acrylic on canvas
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Life is made of chapters. Some we choose ourselves, others begin unexpectedly, when we are simply living an ordinary day.
” One More Chapter” is about that mysterious moment when the next stage of life may already be very close — perhaps closer than we realize. We often wait for a clear sign, a dramatic change, a decisive moment. But what if transformation begins quietly, almost unnoticed, in the middle of an ordinary life?
The open book becomes a metaphor for a story that is still being written. We may not know what the next page will bring, yet we are already standing at its threshold.
Are we brave enough to turn the page?
” My Daisy Summer” acrylic on canvas 60 x 60 cm
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” My Daisy Summer” is a journey back to a time when summer seemed endless, days were filled with simple pleasures, and happiness could be found in the smallest things.
The painting speaks about the memories we carry with us as we move through different stages of life. Sometimes, years later, a scent, a flower, a colour or a warm summer evening can suddenly open a door to the past — to a version of ourselves we thought we had left behind.
Perhaps we never truly lose those moments. They become an inner place we can return to when the world feels too fast or uncertain.
My Daisy Summer is an invitation to remember your own summer — the place, the people, the feeling of being completely present in your life.
What memory would you return to if you could open that door just once more?
” Silk Evening” artwork 80 x 60 cm acrylic on canvas
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Artwork ” Silk Evening” is about those quiet moments when the world finally becomes still enough for us to hear ourselves.
After the noise and movement of the day, evening arrives like a soft pause — a time to slow down, to breathe, and to return to the small, intimate world that belongs only to us. A quiet room, a faithful companion, and the feeling that, for a moment, nothing needs to be changed or explained.
For me, the evening becomes a metaphor for one of the many transitions in human life: moments when we step away from the demands of the outside world and reconnect with our own inner rhythm. Sometimes these pauses are not empty at all. They are where we gather strength, remember who we are, and quietly prepare for another chapter.
Let’s enter this gentle space of stillness and ask: When the world grows quiet, what do we finally hear within ourselves?
