Artist Statement.
My work is rooted in the transformative power of stillness and intuition. Images and colors
flow through me in the stillness of contemplation, giving birth to my artistic expressions.
I delve into deeply personal themes, including the multifaceted portrayal of women, ways
of releasing trauma, and the complex human relationship with the world.
I am committed to using found, donated, and upcycled materials in my art. It adds layers of
meaning, fosters community engagement, and contributes to a broader conversation about
responsible consumption and environmental stewardship.
BIO
Born and Raised in Vladivostok.
Matured in NYC.
Staying grounded in Western Massachusetts.
(b. 1989) Alyona [Ahl-YO-nah] Skripka (aka Skrip) is an emerging artist based in Western Massachusetts.
She was born on 08.08 in Vladivostok, Russia. There, she studied painting under Nina Kukharets and Vladimir Pogrebnyak.
After immigrating to the United States in 2009, she began a life as a hustler while going to school part-time to learn English.
After taking interior design classes at Parsons School of Design (2013-2015), Skripka developed a new interest in design-build and immersive experiences.
Since 2015, Skrip has been freelancing as a fabricator, designer, and creative for different production and fabrication companies. Some of the highlighted projects include: North Face x SFMoMA, 2022; "The Pornomatic" for Museum of Sex, 2019; 'Leaf Canopy' for Origins at Hudson Yard Mall, 2019.
In 2020, after hitting the reset button with the rest of the world, Alyona started revisiting her art practice with a focus on reconnecting with her inner child and taking steps toward self-healing.
Her art promotes playfulness and a carefree attitude and invites audiences' inner child to come out and play.
Artist CV
EXHIBITIONS
2024 Solo Show ‘Frozen Narratives & Tales of Immigration’,
Founders Lab, Brooklyn NY
2022 Site-specific installation ‘Transmigration’, RoseKill Art Farm, Kingston NY
2022 Group exhibition ‘ Re-Arrangements’, Tilton Library, South Deerfield, MA
2021 Site-specific installation, Jacksonville NC
2021 Site-specific installation, Wynwood, Miami Fl
RESIDENCIES
2023 Artist-in- residence, A.P.E. Ltd. Gallery
2022 Teaching Artist, Camp Evergreen, Andover MA
2022 Artist-in- residence, Fire Shadow series, RoseKill Art Farm, Kingston NY
ORGANIZATIONS
2022-pres Northampton Art Council Board Member, Northampton MA
2023-pres The TINY Art for All Gallery Project, Committee Member, Northampton MA