I am a self-taught painter, printmaker, and muralist from the former Soviet Union. I spent most of my childhood and young adulthood in Brooklyn, New York until I moved to Portland, Oregon in 2015. Before I became a professional artist, I lived many lives: studying behavioral neuroscience, experimenting on the sensory systems of fish, working with sea lions at an aquarium, as a counselor for a girl with autism, as a circus arts teacher, a science teacher, and an organic farmer. My journey now continues as a full-time artist in Portland, where I live with my husband, our toddler, and our two dogs.
My work is equal parts observation and celebration. I am deeply inspired by the cosmos and the unseen connections between us all. I use bright colors and expressive paint strokes to merge art, ecology, philosophy, literary ideas, and song lyrics into a holistic worldview, one cohesive love letter to nature.
I am currently available for commission, and am especially interested in murals in public spaces. I also love collaborating on creative projects, whether they are illustrations, book covers, personal commissions, or tattoo designs. If you have something specific in mind, or just want to say hi, chat, or ask a few questions, I would be happy to hear from you. Please email me at sashawilkart@gmail.com