Artist Statement

After extensive searching and experimenting, I turned to sculpture because it presents art from various angles, unveiling disguised visuals and impressions without being confined to a single plane of perception.

My inspiration stems from nature’s patterns and details, often overlooked. Through my art, I reveal human-nature connections, emphasizing our mutual impact and stressing our limited knowledge of the sophisticated system we’re part of. This system transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries, necessitating protection to maintain our planet's delicate balance. Beyond ecology, my art addresses gender equality, women's vulnerability, and wartime struggles. Forced to leave Ukraine due to the war, I navigate the challenges of immigration through my work.

Each piece is meticulously sculpted from scratch, using a variety of materials and techniques to achieve a hyper-realistic touch. My sculptures not only reflect my expertise and life experiences but also my unique perspective on the beauty and imperfections of our world.

Biography

Yuliia Khovbosha, born in Ukraine in 1989, is a Canadian-based sculptor who moved to Halifax in 2023 due to the war in her homeland. Inspired by nature’s subtleties, her sculptural work delves into human-nature connections and the world's complexities. She addresses themes like gender equality and wartime struggles, reflecting her experience of forced immigration.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Audiovisual Arts from Kyiv International University in 2010, Yuliia initially worked as a TV director. She began creating hyper-realistic polymer clay flowers in 2014 and has since expanded to more intricate sculptures, meticulously crafting over a hundred plant species.

Her works have been featured in various press and exhibitions, including Boomer Gallery in London, The Dog and Bone Gallery in Brighton, and Fusion Art Gallery in Palm Springs, where her piece “Vicious Circle of Life” won 3rd place. She was also longlisted for the Norval Morrisseau Award for Visual Arts 2023.