Olga Rykova – Portraits of the Unseen
Olga Rykova is a contemporary artist whose work transcends the canvas to stir something unspoken within the viewer. Based in Montreal and born in Chișinău, Moldova, she draws from a rich heritage of Eastern European culture, classical ballet, and fine art to create emotionally charged portraiture that speaks directly to the soul.
Her signature style, a fusion of vivid color, gestural layering, and ethereal texture-emerges not from a sketch, but a sensation. Olga begins each painting in silence, guided by a moment, a gesture, or a shadow. Her process is intuitive and deeply personal, shaped by a devotion to honesty, transformation, and the quiet strength that lives beneath the surface.
Each portrait is a mirror. Not simply a likeness, but a memory, a longing, a truth. Her works invite the viewer into an inner dialogue—emotionally raw, luminous, and deeply human.
Her work has appeared in galleries and curated exhibitions across Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, London, Seattle, New York, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, San Francisco, and more—building a growing collector base internationally. She is currently represented by Eclectic Gallery in London.
Select Exhibitions & Art Fairs
- Seattle Art Fair, 2023
- Art Market San Francisco, 2022
- Affordable Art Fair Hampstead, 2022
- Affordable Art Fair NYC, 2022 & 2017
- Affordable Art Fair Battersea, 2022
Additional group shows and private gallery placements include: London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, Laguna Beach, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, and Seattle.