The themes in Liza Obukhovska’s work are constantly transforming, flowing smoothly from one into another. In her early practice, her art was hyperbolized and filled with irony — she mocked the frameworks and stereotypes imposed on women by society.

With the beginning of the war, her artistic practice changed dramatically. Liza turned her focus to history, to researching the lives of outstanding women, and to the themes of femininity and sisterhood. At this time, she also discovered sculpture — particularly bas-reliefs — which became an important medium in her creative explorations.

Today, the artist works with themes of myth and history, searching for ways to find inner silence amidst the noise of information and the heavy events in her country. She turns to her own roots — the legends, myths, and stories of her native Podillia — finding in them sources of strength and energy.

An essential part of her practice is constant experimentation with materials. Having trained in textiles, Liza often incorporates textile elements into her works, and now combines painting with ceramic details and 3D-printed components. These movable elements create a sense of volume and bring her works into new dimensions.