My name is Yuliia Khovbosha. I’m a Canadian-based artist born in Ukraine. I turned to sculpture after extensive searching and experimenting due to its power to exhibit the artwork from various angles, unveiling its disguised visuals and impressions without being confined to a single plane of perception.
My inspiration stems from nature’s patterns and details, often overlooked. Scrutiny of ordinary leaves or petals unveils their impeccability within intricate simplicity. 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 stands beyond any cultural and ethnic boundaries, requiring protection to preserve the fragile balance of our planet. Yet, my art is broader than just the ecology. Using nature’s beauty versus ugliness, I highlight themes that are significant to me from my experience, like gender equality, women’s vulnerability, and wartime struggles. I myself had to leave my home in Ukraine due to shelling and enemy jets right outside my window, and now navigating the challenges of forced immigration.
Every detail, stamen, or sepal in my artwork is sculpted from scratch. I’ve perfected over a hundred plant species through years of practice, continually expanding my skills to include the animal kingdom. I work with various materials – polymer clay, ceramics, air-dry clay, metal-clays, and papier-mâché – sometimes combining them. I create unique tools or bend established techniques and norms for a hyper-realistic touch. Ready-mades are rare and secondary. My art’s essence is studying and recreating, not just the final sculpture.
My art reflects my expertise in crafting 3D forms, life experience, and acquired knowledge filtered through my unique perspective of the world, its beauty intertwined with imperfections.
In each piece of clay, a flower awaits its artist’s touch to bloom.
In each piece of clay, a flower awaits its artist’s touch to bloom.
My name is Yuliia Khovbosha. I’m a Canadian-based artist born in Ukraine. I turned to sculpture after extensive searching and experimenting due to its power to exhibit the artwork from various angles, unveiling its disguised visuals and impressions without being confined to a single plane of perception.
My inspiration stems from nature’s patterns and details, often overlooked. Scrutiny of ordinary leaves or petals unveils their impeccability within intricate simplicity. 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 stands beyond any cultural and ethnic boundaries, requiring protection to preserve the fragile balance of our planet. Yet, my art is broader than just the ecology. Using nature’s beauty versus ugliness, I highlight themes that are significant to me from my experience, like gender equality, women’s vulnerability, and wartime struggles. I myself had to leave my home in Ukraine due to shelling and enemy jets right outside my window, and now navigating the challenges of forced immigration.
Every detail, stamen, or sepal in my artwork is sculpted from scratch. I’ve perfected over a hundred plant species through years of practice, continually expanding my skills to include the animal kingdom. I work with various materials – polymer clay, ceramics, air-dry clay, metal-clays, and papier-mâché – sometimes combining them. I create unique tools or bend established techniques and norms for a hyper-realistic touch. Ready-mades are rare and secondary. My art’s essence is studying and recreating, not just the final sculpture.
My art reflects my expertise in crafting 3D forms, life experience, and acquired knowledge filtered through my unique perspective of the world, its beauty intertwined with imperfections.
Received the flowers today. They are just as I expected, beautiful. My husband walked into the room and thought they were real flowers. Thank you, they will be a nice addition to the room I am putting them in.
Mary M. (muskcreek)customerFabulous! Bluebell flowers and candle holder very realistic easy on the eyes … a must have for any bluebell lover
Ron TeskowskicustomerAbsolutely Beautiful and SO VERY REALISTIC !! You can’t tell the difference between these and real dandelions!! ITS STUNNING! Thanks so much!!
Julie P. (sspikola)customerINCREDIBLE! Yuliya took my idea from rough sketches through to a flawless finished product that exceeded my wildest expectations. Constant communication, commitment to realism, and talent add up to a wonderful customer experience. PHENOMENAL!
Berlyn D.customerThe attention to detail and realism and the artistry blew me away. When I got them in person I knew that I would cherish these forever. Thank you 🙂 I’ve already worn them twice but can’t wait to wear them as a guest to a wedding (the event I commissioned them for!)
Mel S.customerAbsolutelly, totally beautiful arrangement – I cannot say enough good things about Yuliya. She made two custom arrangements for me – made suggestions, took input and made two beautiful, life-like arrangments. The shipping was outstanding – she put each in separate containers (inside one big box) with individual wrapping. I was worried about something so delicate shipping such a long distance, but they arrived in perfect condition.
I look forward to purchasing other arrangments from Yuliya.
Jacqui WanglercustomerI love the feel of this flower, lightly flexible. Beautiful color, I get complements all the time! Comes in a cute sturdy box, no way it can be damaged during shipping.
Jennifer M. (qtjene)customerThis pin is amazing; absolutely realistic. I admire the talent involved in making such an amazing likeness of a clover. Love it!
DEBORAHcustomerSuch talent! The blossom looks real; nature captured beautifully. Great communication throughout the transaction, a real pleasure to buy from. Thank you so much.
ClairecustomerDARLING flower!!!!! The quality is impeccable and I can’t wait to wear this! The wait is WELL worth what you receive!!! Fantastic, thank you!!!!!
Sarahcustomer
