Oksana Tanasiv — Attraction in Norwalk

Excellent choice — Oksana Tanasiv’s work truly lends itself to a deep and emotional review. Here’s a refined sample review for her art in the style you described (painting + mixed media, emotional abstract expression, and themes of light):

Review: “Illuminated Souls” — The Abstract Light of Oksana Tanasiv

In her latest collection, Illuminated Souls, Oksana Tanasiv transcends the boundaries of traditional painting and ventures into the luminous terrain of emotional abstraction. Working in mixed media, she weaves together pigment, texture, and reflective surfaces to create paintings that seem to breathe — radiating inner light from the depths of layered color.

Tanasiv’s canvases pulse with emotion rather than narrative. Swirls of gold and silver leaf catch the light like fleeting thoughts, while translucent layers of paint evoke both vulnerability and strength. Each composition feels alive, as if charged with an unseen energy — a dialogue between chaos and serenity, darkness and illumination.

At the heart of her work lies a profound exploration of the human spirit. Tanasiv does not paint forms; she paints feelings. The shimmering textures and soft luminosity transform her pieces into visual meditations on resilience and transcendence. Viewers are invited not merely to look, but to feel — to sense the flicker of light that persists even in shadow.

Illuminated Souls reaffirms Oksana Tanasiv as a modern artist who speaks the language of emotion through abstraction. Her mastery of light — both literal and symbolic — transforms her work into sanctuaries of...

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Oksana as my art advisor, and I couldn't be happier with the results. She curated the art in my home so thoughtfully and beautifully that every time I walk in, I can’t help but smile. She has a true gift for understanding both space and emotion—she transformed my home into a warm, inviting, and deeply personal space. Oksana was not only creative and insightful but also incredibly professional and timely throughout the entire process. Her eye for detail and her ability to bring everything together seamlessly made all the difference. If you’re considering working with her, do it—you’ll be so glad you did. I can’t recommend her...

It's been such a delight to get to know and work with Oksana, the incredibly gracious and talented artist/owner of the Oksana Tanasiv Gallery in Norwalk. Her work is varied and impressive in style and subject that would beautifully enhance a large variety of interiors, and the gallery itself is both intimate and accessible. She also hosts guest artists from time to time, and we were honored this June (2022) when she generously exhibited the work of international photographer Michael Yamaoka alongside her own paintings. Oksana is an absolute delight to know and work with, and we look forward to a long and happy association with this beautiful lady and...