Olga Rykova does not paint portraits in the traditional sense; she captures the kinetic energy of the human spirit. Moving beyond the stillness of oil, she works primarily in high-pigment acrylics and mixed media, fusing the raw immediacy of modern expressionism with the timeless weight of genuine gold and silver leaf.

Her subjects—often powerful, enigmatic women—are not posing; they are emerging from a storm of color. From the 'Blooming Souls' series to her latest mixed-media explorations, Rykova’s work is a study in contrast: the fluidity of dripping paint against the permanent, reflective silence of precious metals.

Her work has appeared in curated exhibitions and gallery placements across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.