Oleksandra Martson

Oleksandra Martson is a figurative artist based in London. Her practice is primarily focused on contemporary oil painting, complemented by works in mixed media. Oleksandra’s most important body of work The Sleeping series explores themes of sleep, safety, and tranquillity, drawing analogies between sleep and death. The paintings often include distinctive graphic or abstract elements made with charcoal.

Oleksandra relaunched the artistic practice in London in 2022. Her works have been long listed for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in 2024, 2025, 2026. Oleksandra`s works were a part of the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 2023, 2025, 2026.