Recently I wrote about my Ukrainian guest who had lived in my flat since fleeing the war in 2022. He had given my mother a beautiful present of a painted box and I asked him who made it. I wanted to buy a new one to keep some decks of cards in.
And that is how I came to meet Inesa at her Dundee studio. Inesa is a Ukrainian artist working under the creative name Ness.ka. After the start of the full-scale invasion, she moved to Scotland, where art became not only a form of self-expression but also a way to cope during a challenging time in her life.
Here in Dundee, she immersed herself ever more deeply in her practice, finding calm, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose through creativity. She works in the traditional Ukrainian Petrykivka painting style, combining her rich cultural heritage with a contemporary perspective.
Today, Inesa is аctively developing her artistic career: she has opened her Etsy shop, runs workshops, and participates in exhibitions and markets across the UK. Her work is more than decorative art — it tells a story of resilience, inner strength, and a lasting connection to her cultural roots, even though she now lives so far from home.
Thank you Inesa! For telling me your story, for the beautiful desk organizer that I bought, and for making Scotland your home.
If you are interested in Inesa’s work please look her up on Etsy or drop me a message and I will forward on.
