ABOUT O.Shim
Oxana Shimanchuk, known by her stage name O. Shim, has established a prominent presence on the international scene. Her work, primarily focused on oil painting, is characterized by a refined technique and a sensibility that transcends borders.
With a personal and deeply expressive vision, her creations address themes ranging from the intimate to the universal, connecting with diverse audiences through visual language.
O.Shim's works are represented in galleries and collections around the world, reflecting the recognition she has achieved thanks to her commitment to painting as a form of aesthetic and emotional exploration. Her career continues to grow with each exhibition, reaffirming her place in contemporary art as a solid and singular voice.
“The tones and combinations chosen by the artist in each work reveal and reflect the spirit of the moment.
It should be noted that the artist uses the palette and a set of colors to represent the continuous changes in the outside world – mainly in light.
This is done with light, graceful strokes using a gradient of the same color.
The palette is sober and the brushstrokes are free, which results in a clear representation of the reality that surrounds it.
The notion and expression of individuality is evident in very particular forms and the painting itself is a subjective and intimate expression of the artist, in which she dedicates time and work to the making, as if it were a representation of the reflected gaze.
By capturing the color and brightness of the landscape at different times of the day, the artist captures her impressions, transforming sensation into aesthetic expression.
In his painting, at times, he escapes the physiological character, allowing the spectator to find more of a psychological character.
In contemplating his works, a more confessional aspect is noted, a manifestation of the intimate monologue that reveals his personality.” (Amadeu Ricardo)
“In the process of painting, each painting becomes for me an event, an emotion and much creative pleasure. Once completed, it becomes a story of an event, of the emotion and creative pleasure.” (O.Shim)
O.Shim is a member and Curatorial Assistant at the Arts Department at AveiroArte, Experimental Circle of Plastic Artists of Aveiro, member of the Gens´Art Association and the Dionísio Pinheiro and Alice Cardoso Pinheiro Foundation.
Art works are represented in several national and foreign private collections (Europe and United States of America).
Her artistic career includes participation in several exhibitions, the latest being:
"1st Conil Contemporary Art Meeting" Collective Exhibition - Santa Catalina Exhibition Center, Conil de la Frontera, Cádiz, (Spain) / May 2025;
"Colors without borders" Group Art Exhibition - Atelier Natale Gallery, Fuengirola (Spain) / May 2025;
"Itinerant 2025 - a journey through art" Collective Exhibition - Exhibition Room of the District Council, Oliveira do Bairro (Portugal) / May, 2025;
"International Woman 2025" Collective Exhibition - Old Banco de España in Jaén, (Spain) / March, 2025;
"The Power of Art" Group Art Exhibition - 18 artists - Jorge Martins Gallery, Marinha Grande (Portugal) / March-April, 2025;
"Itinerant 2025 - a journey through art" Collective Exhibition - Cultural Center Amália Rodrigues, Rio Tinto (Portugal) / January, 2025;
"Small Formats" Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / December 2024 - Janeiro 2025;
“A Day in the World” 21st AAmA (Asian & African & MED & Eur and Americas) International Art Exhibition - AAMA City Gallery; Milan (Italy) / October, 2024;
"100 Artists in Gondomar 2024" Collective Exhibition - Golden Room of the Multiusos de Gondomar, (Portugal) / August and September, 2024;
21st AAmA international Art Exhibition “35 Artists: Special Invitational Exhibition” - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / May and June 2024;
"Video Exhibition of 167 artists from 60 countries around the world” - 21st AAmA international Art Exhibition 2024:
Aveiro City Art Museum, Portugal;
Convent Cultural Center S.José. Lagoa, Portugal;
Malta Jo Borg Gallery;
Mongolian Khan Art Museum;
Barcelona, Spain;
Piestany Museum in Slovakia;
Milan, City AAMA City Gallery;
China Fuchun Mountain Art Museum;
11th Bitora International Art Triennial at the Fuchun Mountain Art Museum in China.
“SOLSTICIO” Collective Exhibition - Municipal Library of Anadia - (Portugal) / May and June 2024;
"SURFARTE" Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / April and May, 2024;
"Colóquio Dos Simples. Garcia De Horta" Collective Exhibition - Castelo de Vide, Alentejo, (Portugal) / November 2023 - February, 2024;
“Poetic Approaches” Collective Exhibition - Dionísio Pinheiro and Alice Cardoso Pinheiro Foundation Museum - Figueira da Foz Center for Arts and Shows / September - December, 2023;
"100 Artists in Gondomar 2023" Collective Exhibition - Golden Room of the Multiusos de Gondomar, (Portugal) / August and September, 2023;
"Creative Ties" Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / July and August, 2023;
"Crazy 60's" Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / June and July, 2023;
“Poetic Approaches” Collective Exhibition - Dionísio Pinheiro and Alice Cardoso Pinheiro Foundation Museum - Águeda / May - September, 2023;
Individual Exhibition “Water in colors, reflections and senses” - Gallery "REM - Atelier Espaço Arte" - Rua Miguel Bombarda, Porto (Portugal) / January and February, 2023;
"One step above silence" Collective Exhibition - Gallery of the Municipal Library - Albergaria-a-Velha (Portugal) / May, 2023;
"Small Formats" Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / December, 2022;
"Commemorative of the 50 years of AveiroArte" II Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / October, 2022;
“Artes Plásticas 2022” XXVI Open Exhibition - Theatro Club Exhibition Gallery, Póvoa de Lanhoso (Portugal) / August, September, October and November, 2022;
"Commemorative of the 50 years of AveiroArte" Collective Exhibition - Museum Santa Joana, Aveiro (Portugal) / September and October, 2021;
"Art Waves" Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / July and August, 2021;
Spring Collective Exhibition - Morgados da Pedricosa Gallery, Aveiro (Portugal) / June and July, 2021.
Collaboration with:
Gallery "Usar o Tempo"
Fundação Dionísio Pinheiro e Alice Cardoso Pinheiro
SAATCHI ART
P55.ART
Artsper
Art Voyage Gallery
CalleArteMas
Studio 369 - Art Gallery
Artistcloseup
Artmajeur
Kaleido Arte
Galeria Vera Cruz
Esquina Viva - Fabrico de Molduras & Galeria de Arte
Ana Maria Fernandes - Cultural curator, artistic representative of the artist O. Shim.