Vlada Lobus is a multidisciplinary artist, born in 1994 in Dnipro, Ukraine, works in the mediums of painting, photography and installation. She is currently based in Krakow, Poland. Vlada earned a master’s degree in political economy from Shanghai University. Her stay in China had a significant impact on the formation of her personal worldview, especially after learning the Dao philosophy.
Vlada began developing her artistic career in 2022, since 2023, she has been participating in collective exhibition projects in Ukraine and Europe.
She is currently studying psychotherapy, which is directly related to her artistic activity and helps her to dive deep into the topics of complexities of mental constitution, cognitive biases, psychosomatic manifestations of trauma, and the process of cultivating resilience—an essential trait in times of war.
In her practice, she also investigates the complexities of power and the paradoxical transformations it triggers—such as diminished empathy, overconfidence, and moral hypocrisy. Drawing on her psychological research, including the theory of the power paradox, she challenges traditional Machiavellian notions of power as a tool of dominance. Instead, she examines its nuanced and cyclical nature—how power can corrupt, inspire, or redefine those who wield it.
Ultimately, her goal is to create art that encourages self-exploration, deepens awareness of the inner world, and inspires personal growth. By fostering introspection and transformation, she hopes to help individuals make more conscious choices—both for themselves and for society as a whole.
