Julia Shilo is a Ukrainian artist based in Bulgaria, specializing in portraits and figurative painting. Her work blends traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating mixed media and collage. She integrates fragments of antique books, sheet music, stamps, and
other vintage materials, creating a dialogue between history and modern expression while emphasizing timeless human emotions.
Reflecting on the lost aesthetics of past eras, Julia explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and identity through symbolic elements.
Julia's works are in private collections across the USA, UK, France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Russia. She exhibits and continues to evolve her artistic practice, creating thought-provoking, emotionally resonant pieces that bridge past and present. Other important milestones in her artistic career include participation in the London Biennale (2025), a silver award at the international virtual art exhibition
Instagram: @portrait.julia
Website: https://juliashilo.com
Julia Shilo is a Ukrainian artist based in Bulgaria, specializing in portraits and figurative painting. Her work blends traditional and contemporary techniques, incorporating mixed media and collage. She integrates fragments of antique books, sheet music, stamps, and
other vintage materials, creating a dialogue between history and modern expression while emphasizing timeless human emotions.
Reflecting on the lost aesthetics of past eras, Julia explores themes of nostalgia, memory, and identity through symbolic elements.
Julia's works are in private collections across the USA, UK, France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Russia. She exhibits and continues to evolve her artistic practice, creating thought-provoking, emotionally resonant pieces that bridge past and present. Other important milestones in her artistic career include participation in the London Biennale (2025), a silver award at the international virtual art exhibition
Instagram: @portrait.julia
Website: https://juliashilo.com
