Meet the Artist

Iuliia Rybchynska (artist name: Julia iSABEL) is a Ukrainian-American multidisciplinary artist, designer, and activist whose work bridges contemporary art, social commentary, and environmental advocacy. Born in Kyiv and based in Fairfield, Connecticut, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Art and Design from Sacred Heart University. Julia is best known for her large-scale, kinetic enamel paintings on raw canvas, which explore themes of evolution, resistance, identity, and the complexities of the human condition.

Her work invites viewers into a profound dialogue on the intersections of beauty, struggle, and transformation. Through dynamic compositions and bold material choices, Julia engages existential questions while advocating for conscious living and social change.

She has exhibited internationally at prestigious art fairs and galleries, including the Venice Biennale, LA Art Show, Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, and Art Miami. Her works are held in public and private collections across the United States and Europe, establishing her as a rising voice in the ultra-contemporary art scene.

In 2022, after being crowned Ms. Connecticut, Julia expanded her influence beyond the art world, using her platform to champion sustainability, women’s empowerment, and social justice.

Her art and advocacy have been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, The Art Newspaper, and Voice of America, which have spotlighted her innovative fusion of fine art and activism. These features reflect her growing role as a thought leader at the intersection of creativity and purpose.

Balancing artistic innovation with a deep commitment to positive change, Julia iSABEL continues to redefine the role of the contemporary artist—transforming visual storytelling into a powerful force for awareness, empowerment, and transformation.

Artist's statement

Art is an incredibly powerful tool that enables people to share emotions and experiences without words. Understanding this, I feel a responsibility not just to entertain but to challenge the viewer, tearing apart the default way of seeing the world, provoking thoughts, and inspiring change.

Mission

My mission is to create a space where art challenges yet safely embraces
the viewer, guiding them toward introspection and transformation
through the visual pleasure and reconfirmation of beauty and love.

My Story

Julia iSABEL - is a Ukrainian multidisciplinary painter, designer, and activist from New York. Her epic, mural-sized enamel paintings channel the dripping technique of Jackson Pollock into a personal vision that explores representation and brings urgency to the cultural issues our society faces at every stage of its development. Her pieces often allude to Mother Earth, depicting the beauty of the ocean and her inhabitants, as well as the controversial facts from the history of religion and patriarchy, such as the suppression of women's rights and demonizing women's sexuality. In her work, Julia aims to reveal the world's culture's dark past and reevaluate the present.