Collection: Anna Veriki
Anna Vereshchaka, known by the artistic pseudonym Anna Veriki, was born in the city of Chernihiv, Ukraine. She currently resides and works in Kyiv. Her creations predominantly grace canvas, as the artist adeptly explores various media, with a primary focus on painting and graphics.
Intrigued by art early on, she studied at Shevchenko State Art School in Kyiv from age 12, fostering her independence and artistic growth. Anna specialized in painting at Kyiv’s National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture from 2019 to 2022.
Anna’s approach to art is heartfelt and genuine. She believes in expressing her truth through her paintings, which reflect her inner thoughts and experiences. Her work often explores fundamental human emotions, childhood memories, and the complexities of love and fear. Anna frequently uses her own body as a reference in her work, believing that this personal connection brings her closer to her audience.
Anna’s approach to art is heartfelt and genuine. She believes in expressing her truth through her paintings, which reflect her inner thoughts and experiences. Her work often explores fundamental human emotions, childhood memories, and the complexities of love and fear. Anna frequently uses her own body as a reference in her work, believing that this personal connection brings her closer to her audience.
One of her notable projects is the “Running series.” In her expressive paintings, Anna delves into themes of primal instinct, sincerity, and a deep connection with nature. The series is characterized by a mix of naive elements and a focus on basic colors, primarily black and white, to avoid distracting from the narrative. The use of red serves as an accent, symbolizing sincerity and primal honesty. These paintings explore the concept of freedom through the act of running, particularly the liberating experience of running naked. This theme is a metaphor for getting closer to oneself and reuniting with nature, embodying a raw, unfiltered state of being.
Living in Kyiv during a tumultuous period due to the war in Ukraine, Anna chose to stay in her homeland despite the challenges. She feels a strong sense of duty as a Ukrainian artist to contribute to her country’s cultural landscape during this critical time. Her surroundings and the ongoing conflict have influenced her work and will continue to shape her artistic expression.
Her distinctive style has earned her international acclaim, with her works in private collections worldwide.
Exhibitions
2025
LA Art Show, Los Angels, USA.
LA Art Show, Los Angels, USA.
2024
Shadows of us, USA Art Axcess gallery, Los Angeles.
Vienna Art Parallel, Vienna, Austria.
Vienna Art Parallel, Vienna, Austria.
2023
Unbreakable, Ukainian institute of America New York, USA.
Future Present gallery, Ryan Graff Contemporary San Francisco, USA.
Shelter gallery Pellas, San Francisco, USA.
Artistic residency and exhibition. We & The World Kozytskyi Foundation, Lugano, Switzerland.
Unbreakable, Ukainian institute of America New York, USA.
Future Present gallery, Ryan Graff Contemporary San Francisco, USA.
Shelter gallery Pellas, San Francisco, USA.
Artistic residency and exhibition. We & The World Kozytskyi Foundation, Lugano, Switzerland.
2022
Point in time, Imafinart gallery, Barcelona.
Residency and exhibition, Untitled Tbilisi, Georgia.
Point in time, Imafinart gallery, Barcelona.
Residency and exhibition, Untitled Tbilisi, Georgia.
2021
Corners, auction house collective exhibition, Space around, space in me, Kyiv
Corners, auction house collective exhibition, Space around, space in me, Kyiv