19/08/2026
We are pleased to introduce the Ukrainian artists participating in the residency programme Waves of Creativity.
Please meet Olesia Saienko. Se was currently in residence at Haihatus in Finland Taidelaitos Haihatus | Art Centre Haihatus Taidelaitos Haihatus
Her career began in photojournalism and freelance practice, with a focus on documentary and conceptual photography. In recent projects, she has expanded beyond photography into video, installations and artist books.
During the residency, Olesia is developing a photography project about death. This theme requires both time and distance, making the residency an ideal opportunity for her to structure the existing material, reflect on the project’s further development and refine its conceptual framework.
Read more about Olesia’s background, artistic practice and residency project via the link in our bio.
https://www.okapi.ee/art-residency/ongoing-projects/project-artists/olesia-saienko
“Waves of Creativity”
An international art residency project for Ukrainian lens-based artists
4.5-month programme Co-funded by Creative Europe
(May- September 2026)
PARTNERS:
Okapi Art Residency / OKAPI Galerii
Odesa Photo Days Festival / Odesa Photo Days Festival
Haihatus Art Center & Residence / Taidelaitos Haihatus
Kunstverein Wagenhalle e.V. / Kunstverein Wagenhalle e.V.