Diana Fedoriaka (b. 1999) is a Ukrainian artist currently based in Austria. In her practice, she works with photography and video art. Diana is a member of the MYPH Collective and the Ukrainian Women Photographers Organization. She participated in numerous exhibitions in Europe and the US and was selected as a "Fresh Eyes Talent" by GUP Magazine in 2023.
Diana focuses on public and communal spaces, capturing people and objects with a sense of disturbing beauty. She is driven by a strong passion for exploring the intersection of documentary and staged environments, as she aims to create works that offer a unique perspective on the complexities of human memory, sexuality, and freedom.
The project explores the theme of connection with nature and self-discovery.
My Naked Friends (2019-2021)
The "My Naked Friends" project celebrates youth and the environment in which the artist exists. Through documentary photography, the project captures the essence of youth and the unique experiences that shape it. Whether depicting intimate moments or candid observations of daily life, "My Naked Friends" invites the viewer to share the freedom of adulthood. By showcasing the beauty and diversity of the world, this project encourages us to appreciate the value of openness.
Digitalization (2020)
The "Digitalization" project explores the digital world's impact on our memories and reality. Created in 2020 during the lockdown period, the artist utilized an ancient scanner to produce unique and unpredictable images, drawing attention to the ways in which technology can both preserve and distort our past experiences. This project is an introspective look at the intersection of technology and personal experience and the ways in which it shapes our understanding of reality.
Despite All That (2022)
In the summer of 2022, I attended a residency organized by Roman Pyatkovka in Nuremberg, Germany. The residency title was “Body in the space of well-being”. Most of us came straight from Ukraine in the active stage of the war and were supposed to get a comfort zone for our creative ambitions. But non of the less we stayed mentally in Ukraine, our minds and souls were tied up in our homes.
Even though that was hard to work due to the lack of motivation, I tried to capture the mental state that we were in at that moment.
