Looking into your Green Eyes

Ulyana Korol builds a deeply textured surface to capture the restless movement of water. Thick ridges of green and white paint rise above a calm, aqua-blue background, creating a topographical map of ripples and reflections. Korol’s practice frequently explores environmental themes and the enduring strength of the natural world. Here, she uses heavy impasto—a technique where paint is laid down so thickly it stands out from the canvas—to give physical weight to a fluid subject. The swirling organic shapes mirror her broader focus on nature reclaiming space, turning a brief glance at water’s surface into a solid testament to its quiet power.