- 10
- countries on tour
- 200K+
- visitors in Lviv
- 8
- countries with collectors
- 2024
- Contrasts premiere
About the artist
Andriana Matys is a contemporary Ukrainian artist based in Lviv. Her work sits between abstract expressionism and conceptual art. Her paintings are held in private collections in Ukraine, Europe, the USA, the UAE and Japan, including the collections of Ukrainian presidents.
- Abstract expressionism
- Conceptual art
- Her own palette-knife technique
- Collections of Ukrainian presidents
- European Parliament
- Design Museum of Barcelona
Signature series
Contrasts
A series about a world where good and evil, light and darkness, hope and fear exist side by side. Each work is made of two canvases:
- One canvas stays light and intact
- The other has been through an ordeal
- A shotgun, fire, a cleaver, a knife and a hammer
- Shown in 10 European countries
- Over 200,000 visitors at Lviv railway station
“Love life, it’s wonderful. Right now,” Andriana says about this series.
Works in the seriesPaintings for sale
One-of-a-kind originals with a certificate of authenticity.
Why buy here
You buy directly from the artist, with no intermediaries and no gallery mark-up.
- An original with a certificateEvery painting exists as a single original. A certificate signed by the artist comes in the parcel.
- Secure paymentBy card on the website, or by invoice if you are buying for a company.
- Shipping within Ukraine and worldwideRigid crate, insurance and parcel tracking.
- Help choosing for your spaceAndriana works with how colour changes the mood of a room and can suggest a painting for your interior.
Projects
Joint projects with auction houses, brands and forums.
Works in collections
Paintings that already have owners in Ukraine and abroad.
In the press
Articles about the Contrasts series and joint projects.
The art of hope as an asset: how Andriana Matys’s Contrasts become a smart investment
On the series as a collectible asset and the “In a Moment” project with Mercury.
Andriana Matys’s Contrasts: home after Europe
The series returns to Lviv after touring ten countries, with an exhibition at the railway station.
The Contrasts exhibition: the art programme of Mind Invest Summit 2024
The premiere of the series in Lviv, the technique and tools, and the artist’s biography.
News
Exhibitions, new works and events Andriana takes part in.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a painting, how it reaches you and what comes in the parcel.
How do I buy a painting?
Add the work to your cart and place the order on the website. If you would like to talk to Andriana first, or you are buying for a company, write to us through the Contact page.
Is there a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. Every original comes with a printed certificate showing a photo of the work, its details and the artist’s signature.
How do you ship paintings?
We wrap each painting in protective film, add corner guards and pack it in a rigid crate, then send it as an insured parcel within Ukraine and abroad.
How can I pay?
By bank transfer to the artist’s business account, and by card once card payments are connected.
Can I see a painting in person?
Yes, at the studio in Lviv by appointment.
Can I return a painting?
The return terms are on the Payment & shipping page.