{"id":251560,"date":"2026-01-25T21:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T21:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/251560\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T21:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T21:28:28","slug":"artist-uses-gold-to-paint-radiant-scenes-of-hope-and-harmony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/251560\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Uses Gold to Paint Radiant Scenes of Hope and Harmony"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-13.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veronikablyzniuchenko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Veronika Blyzniuchenko<\/a> uses gold to reimagine religious icons, moments from history, and scenes from nature. Her radiant paintings are like glimpses into utopian worlds, one where harmony and hope still hold power.<\/p>\n<p>When speaking to My Modern Met about the significance of gold in her work, Blyzniuchenko explains, \u201cIt has a profound meaning.\u201d Her connection to the material began early, shaped by the Orthodox traditions of Ukraine. She later learned to work with gold during her second master\u2019s degree and has never stopped.<\/p>\n<p>Blyzniuchenko tells us, \u201cI feel that in my art, gold signifies abundance, but not only material wealth; abundance in all that is good in this world, good feelings, light in life, abundance of happy moments, abundance in all areas of life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Blyzniuchenko frequently incorporates <a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/gold-leaf-crafts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">gold leaf<\/a> onto her canvases, she\u2019s always dreamed of creating art with pure 24k gold. She recently had the opportunity to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veronikablyzniuchenko.com\/24k-gold-art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">series of oil paintings on gold panels<\/a>, a delicate craft that combines ancient techniques with modern materials. She says, \u201cEvery layer of gold and paint is applied with intention\u2014symbolizing light, abundance, and beauty in our world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Blyzniuchenko believes beauty can heal people, places, and memories. Through her work, she hopes to inspire younger generations, and show that light, faith, and creativity still matter, even in difficult times. All 100% of the profits Blyzniuchenko makes from selling her fine art, collectible prints, and postcards through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veronikablyzniuchenko.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">online shop<\/a> goes to rebuilding Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Check out Blyzniuchenko\u2019s work below, and if you\u2019re in Portugal, you can see it in person at the artist\u2019s upcoming exhibition, Beauty Always Wins, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerofportugal.com\/entity\/covilha-museum-of-art-and-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Museum of Sacred Art<\/a> in Covilh\u00e3 during March and April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian artist Veronika Blyzniuchenko uses gold to reimagine religious icons, moments from history, and scenes from nature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-2.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Through her work, she hopes to inspire younger generations, and show that light, faith, and creativity still matter, even in difficult times.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-12.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Blyzniuchenko believes beauty can heal people, places, and memories.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-8.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Her radiant paintings are like glimpses into utopian worlds, one where harmony and hope still hold power.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-9.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-10.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-7.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-6.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-4.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-5.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-3.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>This opulent series was created with pure 24k gold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-15.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-797389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/veronika-blyzniuchenko-14.jpg\" alt=\"Gold Art by Veronika Blyzniuchenko\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Watch the artist at work.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"@veronikablyzniuchenko\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@veronikablyzniuchenko?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@veronikablyzniuchenko<\/a> \u201cProtected garden\u201d Size: 140 x 100 cm Materials: oil on canvas <a title=\"contemporaryart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/contemporaryart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ContemporaryArt<\/a> <a title=\"modernart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/modernart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ModernArt<\/a> <a title=\"fineart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fineart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#FineArt<\/a> <a title=\"artcollector\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/artcollector?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ArtCollector<\/a> <a title=\"artlovers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/artlovers?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ArtLovers<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Beloved Mirage - Joshua Kyan Aalampour\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Beloved-Mirage-7397300984904140816?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u266c Beloved Mirage \u2013 Joshua Kyan Aalampour<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"@veronikablyzniuchenko\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@veronikablyzniuchenko?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@veronikablyzniuchenko<\/a> New art is progress <a title=\"contemporaryart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/contemporaryart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ContemporaryArt<\/a> <a title=\"modernart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/modernart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ModernArt<\/a> <a title=\"fineart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fineart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#FineArt<\/a> <a title=\"artcollector\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/artcollector?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ArtCollector<\/a> <a title=\"artlovers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/artlovers?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ArtLovers<\/a> <a title=\"oilpainting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/oilpainting?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#OilPainting<\/a> <a title=\"watercolorart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/watercolorart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#WatercolorArt<\/a> <a title=\"fantasyart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fantasyart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#FantasyArt<\/a> <a title=\"animalart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/animalart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#AnimalArt<\/a> <a title=\"natureart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/natureart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#NatureArt<\/a> <a title=\"ukrainianartist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ukrainianartist?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#UkrainianArtist<\/a> <a title=\"inspiredbynature\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/inspiredbynature?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#InspiredByNature<\/a> <a title=\"uniqueartworks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/uniqueartworks?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#UniqueArtworks<\/a> <a title=\"artforsale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/artforsale?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ArtForSale<\/a> <a title=\"luxuryart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/luxuryart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#LuxuryArt<\/a> <a title=\"collectibleart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/collectibleart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#CollectibleArt<\/a> <a title=\"wearableart\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/wearableart?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#WearableArt<\/a> <a title=\"silkscarves\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/silkscarves?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#SilkScarves<\/a> <a title=\"exclusivedesign\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/exclusivedesign?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#ExclusiveDesign<\/a> <a title=\"buyartonline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/buyartonline?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#BuyArtOnline<\/a> <a title=\"veronikablyzniuchenko\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/veronikablyzniuchenko?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#veronikablyzniuchenko<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Epilogue - J\u00f3hann J\u00f3hannsson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Epilogue-6799426609175611393?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u266c Epilogue \u2013 J\u00f3hann J\u00f3hannsson<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Veronika Blyzniuchenko: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veronikablyzniuchenko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Website<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/veronikablyzniuchenko\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@veronikablyzniuchenko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n<p>My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Veronika Blyzniuchenko.<br \/>\nRelated Articles:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/gold-leaf-crafts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 Gold Leaf Crafts To Try if You Can\u2019t Get Enough Of the Shiny Mineral<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mymodernmet.com\/brad-kunkle-gold-leaf-gilded-paintings\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dreamy Ethereal Paintings Come to Life With Reflective Gold Leaf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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