We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alyona Skripka. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alyona below.

Alyona, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s jump right into the heart of things. Outsiders often think businesses or industries have much larger profit margins than they actually do – the reason is that outsiders are often unaware of the biggest challenges to profitability in various industries – what’s the biggest challenge to profitability in your industry?

As a visual artist, the most important thing for me is self-expression. My inspiration comes from stillness. It’s a process of channeling. When it comes to sales, It is very tempting to fall into trends, giving the market what it wants. This process may compromise the quality and truthfulness of my work.

The hardest part of our industry is finding customers that will resonate with your work; it may take a long time. My advice for the emerging artist is not to quit their day job.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Hello, my name is Alyona Skripka. I am a multimedia artist specializing in immersive installation art and murals. My work is rooted in the transformative power of stillness and intuition. Images and colors flow through me in the stillness of contemplation, giving birth to my artistic expressions. I delve into deeply personal themes, including the multifaceted portrayal of women, ways of releasing trauma, and the complex human relationship with the world. I am committed to using found, donated, and upcycled materials in my art. It adds layers of meaning, fosters community engagement, and contributes to a broader conversation about responsible consumption and environmental stewardship.
Since 2015, Skrip has freelanced as a fabricator, designer, and creative for different production and fabrication companies. Some of the highlighted projects include: North Face x SFMoMA, 2022; “The Pornomatic” for Museum of Sex, 2019; ‘Leaf Canopy’ for Origins at Hudson Yard Mall, 2019.
In 2020, after hitting the reset button with the rest of the world, Alyona started revisiting her art practice with a focus on reconnecting with her inner child and taking steps toward self-healing.
My art promotes playfulness and a carefree attitude and invites audiences’ inner children to come out and play.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

When I had just started, I was focusing a lot on big, grand opportunities and international or national artist calls. It felt like screaming into the void.
So, I started volunteering with local art community centers and getting to know local artists. From having this experience, I realized what resources my town was offering.
I wish that at the beginning of my art journey, I was less ‘extroverted’ and focused on the network I already had around me—putting my focus on a local organization has been a very fruitful experience for me. It helped me to secure funds and get more inspired.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding thing for me is to see the idea becoming a tangible thing.
Creation can be painful, but when ‘ my creative baby’ is out in the world, seeing how the audience interacts with it. That is the most rewarding part of my work.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.alyonaskripka.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skripkatheartist/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyona-skripka/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyonaSkripka