Noir Glow
Photographer: Oxana Kirikidi
1. What significant life experiences or events have influenced and shaped your artistic vision?
Growing up, I was surrounded by old family photographs — silent glimpses into forgotten lives and emotions. They shaped my early fascination with memory, time, and the beauty hidden between light and shadow.
Later, moving to the Netherlands deepened this connection, exposing me to new cultural textures and emotional landscapes.
Today, my artistic vision often blends the past and the present, where modern elegance meets a timeless sense of nostalgia. Noir Glow is a reflection of this journey — a dialogue between eras captured in dark tones and luminous emotion.
2. Collaboration often sparks fresh creativity. Can you share an example of a collaboration that led to an unexpected and exciting artistic outcome?
I feel truly fortunate to have collaborated with many talented and inspiring individuals throughout my creative journey. Each collaboration brings a fresh energy and perspective that often pushes my work into unexpected and exciting directions. When creative minds meet, something greater than the sum of its parts emerges — a new visual story, filled with layers of shared intuition.
Working with a team united by a shared vision always creates a powerful synergy, and the results are often filled with real emotion, light, and shadow — elements that are essential to my work.
Our collaboration on Noir Glow is a perfect example: it was born from a shared passion and a collective sensitivity that allowed every detail to resonate with depth and feeling.
3. Walk us through a specific project that challenged your creative boundaries. How did you approach it, and what did you learn from the experience?
Noir Glow is one of those projects that truly challenged my creative boundaries. At first glance, it might seem like a simple exploration of black, but in this series, black radiates differently — emotionally, conceptually, and visually.
The bold, unconventional yet glamorous makeup on the model brings a modern, edgy feel, while also evoking a sense of quiet mysticism.
The old door in the background acts as a silent echo of the past, creating a dialogue between history and the present. This project taught me that even the simplest elements can reveal unexpected layers of meaning when approached with sensitivity and imagination.
4. In the ever-evolving art world, what do you believe sets your work apart and makes it unique or groundbreaking?
In the ever-shifting world of art, I believe my strength lies in staying true to a distinct personal vision.
In my work — where I often blend the roles of photographer and stylist — you can find a signature language: a quiet mysticism, soft, evocative light, whispers of the past intertwined with innovation and modern elegance.
Each photograph carries a sense of hidden storytelling, a luxurious yet thoughtful atmosphere that sets it apart.
For me, creating is never a random act; it is a deliberate, soulful process where every element — from styling to emotion — is carefully woven into the final image.
5. As you reflect on your journey, are there any specific goals or milestones you've set for your artistic career in the coming years?
As I reflect on my artistic journey, one of my most personal and important goals is to complete a conceptual photo book that I’ve already begun working on.
The book will be built around fragments of memory, illustrated with my own photographs, and woven together through emotion, reflection, and storytelling. It explores the contrast between life before and after emigration — not just in terms of geography, but in identity and inner transformation.
At its core, it’s about searching for a new version of self — through photography, through light and shadow, through the quiet poetry of images.
Beyond the book, I hope to continue developing meaningful collaborations, working with fashion designers and artists who share this sensitivity. Above all, I want to keep creating visual stories that feel timeless, honest, and emotionally resonant.
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Noir Glow is the name I gave this series, because it reflects the essence of the project: black dominates the wardrobe, yet it glows — emotionally, visually, and conceptually. The shoot blends modern fashion with echoes of the past. The antique door in the background symbolizes lost eras, quietly watching as contemporary style takes center stage. The model’s bold, expressive makeup evokes a higher, almost spiritual feeling — a connection between what was and what still lingers. Noir Glow is a visual conversation between history and now, where beauty glimmers even in the deepest tones.
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Assistant: Svitlana Kapitula
Wardrobe Stylist/Photographer: Oxana Kirikidi
Assistant: Khristina Kirikidi
MUAH: Romy Bekaert
Model: Oleksandra Kapitula