Svetlana Loytra
Svetlana Loytra is an artist, photographer, poet from Odessa, Ukraine. Born on September 1, 1970. She is a member of the National Association of Artists and Sculptors of Ukraine. Svetlana received two higher educations: an architect and a journalist. Graduated from the school of digital art photography Photo Traveler – Certificate.
During her studies and for some time after, despite her architectural education, she was more engaged in painting and graphics. Then there was a period when creativity faded into the background, she worked in completely different areas where her creative approach was appreciated: as a senior researcher at the Odessa Art Museum, the chief editor of an information editorial office, a marketer in the advertising department of the Odessa railway. However, she had never promoted her works. Only many years later, Svetlana returned to creating new paintings.
“My paintings have always been based on the beauty of nature and flowers. I want to convey human feelings and the transience of life through eternal values, so any landscapes and still lifes often become philosophical reflections, in which insignificant details are given an important place. I've always wanted to talk to the audience about what we don't notice in our everyday life."
In 2000, she participated in the Art and Shuk fair organized by the Mordukh Midzhan Arts Center in Ashdod, Israel.
In 2018, Svetlana took several intensive courses at once: a course in pastel painting at the Perotti School and the course "Academic drawing" at the School of Academic Drawing in Moscow – Certificates of completion.
In 2019, she took part in a large autumn plein air at the Academic Dacha named after I. E. Repin – Certificate.
In 2020-2021, artistic expeditions were carried out to unknown places in Ukraine: the Carpathians (Dolyna, Vygoda, Novy Mizun), Buksky canyon (Cherkasy).
In 2021, she took part in the open air at the Sednev House of Creativity of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Svetlana Loytra's paintings are in private and museum collections in Ukraine, Russia, Austria, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Israel, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Canada, UK, USA and so on. Some paintings are in the presidents` private collections (confidential information).
During her studies and for some time after, despite her architectural education, she was more engaged in painting and graphics. Then there was a period when creativity faded into the background, she worked in completely different areas where her creative approach was appreciated: as a senior researcher at the Odessa Art Museum, the chief editor of an information editorial office, a marketer in the advertising department of the Odessa railway. However, she had never promoted her works. Only many years later, Svetlana returned to creating new paintings.
“My paintings have always been based on the beauty of nature and flowers. I want to convey human feelings and the transience of life through eternal values, so any landscapes and still lifes often become philosophical reflections, in which insignificant details are given an important place. I've always wanted to talk to the audience about what we don't notice in our everyday life."
In 2000, she participated in the Art and Shuk fair organized by the Mordukh Midzhan Arts Center in Ashdod, Israel.
In 2018, Svetlana took several intensive courses at once: a course in pastel painting at the Perotti School and the course "Academic drawing" at the School of Academic Drawing in Moscow – Certificates of completion.
In 2019, she took part in a large autumn plein air at the Academic Dacha named after I. E. Repin – Certificate.
In 2020-2021, artistic expeditions were carried out to unknown places in Ukraine: the Carpathians (Dolyna, Vygoda, Novy Mizun), Buksky canyon (Cherkasy).
In 2021, she took part in the open air at the Sednev House of Creativity of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Svetlana Loytra's paintings are in private and museum collections in Ukraine, Russia, Austria, Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Israel, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Canada, UK, USA and so on. Some paintings are in the presidents` private collections (confidential information).
Now Svetlana is in Moldova due to the war in Ukraine
Participation in Art Shows:
· Solo show at the “TechCamp Thessaloniki: Empowering Ukrainian Voices” event in Thessaloniki, Greece, organized by the United States Department of State and DCN Global – March, 2024;
· Christmas Art Show at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria – December, 2023;
· International Charity Bazaar at the Palace of the Republic in Chisinau, Moldova – November, 2023;
· National Botanical Garden in Bucharest, Romania – October, 2023;
· Technology Center “Digital Park” in Chisinau, Moldova – January, 2023;
· Artcor Creative Hub in Chisinau, Moldova – December, 2022;
· National Library of the Republic of Moldova – December, 2022.
· Solo show at the “TechCamp Thessaloniki: Empowering Ukrainian Voices” event in Thessaloniki, Greece, organized by the United States Department of State and DCN Global – March, 2024;
· Christmas Art Show at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria – December, 2023;
· International Charity Bazaar at the Palace of the Republic in Chisinau, Moldova – November, 2023;
· National Botanical Garden in Bucharest, Romania – October, 2023;
· Technology Center “Digital Park” in Chisinau, Moldova – January, 2023;
· Artcor Creative Hub in Chisinau, Moldova – December, 2022;
· National Library of the Republic of Moldova – December, 2022.
International Art Competitions Awards:
· Others Will Love, Others Will Hate Group show. HMVC Gallery New York – Certificate;
· Open Theme 2022 International Juried Painting Competition. Camelback Gallery. Scottsdale, Arizona – Bronze Award Certificate;
· 2021 ALL LANDSCAPE. Art Exhibition & Competition. Annapolis, Maryland – Judges Choice Award Certificate;
· “NATURE” ART EXHIBITION. Art Room Gallery – Merit Award Certificate;
· Water 2021. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery. Everett, Pennsylvania – Certificate;
· LUMIÈRE. Art Fluent. Boston, Massachusetts;
· I Want to Believe 2021. Biafarin Inc. Ontario, Canada – Certificate;
· FORESTS & MEADOWS. Gray Cube Gallery – Certificate;
· SUMMER 2021 Artist Grant competition. Art Show International Gallery. Los Angeles, California – Special Mention Award Certificate.
· Others Will Love, Others Will Hate Group show. HMVC Gallery New York – Certificate;
· Open Theme 2022 International Juried Painting Competition. Camelback Gallery. Scottsdale, Arizona – Bronze Award Certificate;
· 2021 ALL LANDSCAPE. Art Exhibition & Competition. Annapolis, Maryland – Judges Choice Award Certificate;
· “NATURE” ART EXHIBITION. Art Room Gallery – Merit Award Certificate;
· Water 2021. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery. Everett, Pennsylvania – Certificate;
· LUMIÈRE. Art Fluent. Boston, Massachusetts;
· I Want to Believe 2021. Biafarin Inc. Ontario, Canada – Certificate;
· FORESTS & MEADOWS. Gray Cube Gallery – Certificate;
· SUMMER 2021 Artist Grant competition. Art Show International Gallery. Los Angeles, California – Special Mention Award Certificate.
Svetlana continues to participate in the international art contests, exhibitions, plein airs and residences.
Immediate plans for 2024:
· Residence at the Artistic Center in Ubeda, Spain - March-June
· Residence at the Art Hotel in Pyrgadikia, Greece - June-July
· Lunar Codex implementation:
1. Serenity C time capsule, which is targeted for NASA CLPS TO-19D, currently launching summer 2024 (no date yet - see home page of the Lunar Codex website)
2. Polaris time capsule, which is targeted for NASA’s Griffin Mission One, currently launching November 2024
Immediate plans for 2024:
· Residence at the Artistic Center in Ubeda, Spain - March-June
· Residence at the Art Hotel in Pyrgadikia, Greece - June-July
· Lunar Codex implementation:
1. Serenity C time capsule, which is targeted for NASA CLPS TO-19D, currently launching summer 2024 (no date yet - see home page of the Lunar Codex website)
2. Polaris time capsule, which is targeted for NASA’s Griffin Mission One, currently launching November 2024
