I’m a Ukrainian-born artist based in Chicago. Since 2024, my beading has been featured at Chicagoland galleries' group exhibits, as well as local art shows, markets, and artisan stores.

I use traditional Ukrainian loom beading techniques to honor my heritage, though my patterns are modern. As a queer and disabled woman, I strive for my work to align with anti-oppressive values—though sometimes, I also make works inspired by my city, Chicago. By now, I see much of the world in bead colors.

For materials, I source the rare “perfect cylinder” Toho Aiko beads—woven together with strong fishing line. The beads come in iridescent, metallic, matte, and luster finishes. Between 1,200–3,600 of them per piece create a beautiful gleam.