On February 24, 2022, my life underwent a radical transformation, dividing it into two distinct periods: BEFORE and AFTER. This was the day the war in Ukraine began. BEFORE that, I was a successful obstetrician-gynecologist with a thriving medical practice in Kyiv. AFTER that fateful date, I became a 'military refugee from Ukraine' in Munich. I found myself in a foreign land without knowledge of the language, no opportunity to work in my profession, and with no clear understanding of how to proceed. Then, by chance, I came across a phrase: 'Follow your interests, and at some point, everything will converge at one point...' This phrase showed me the way, and I decided to follow it. Photography entered my life, marking the beginning of my second life, entirely different from the first. My work is Fine Art photography, inspired by the traditions of the Dutch still life masters of the 17th-18th centuries. More than 400 years have passed, and their ability to see and capture beauty in simple things remains relevant today. I continue this line, trying to show the viewer that the world is full of beauty - both in its grandeur and in the smallest details. In my work, I often turn to everyday things: a rusty bucket, wildflowers, a snail crawling along a juicy plum tree. It’s important for me to remind the viewer: “Stop! Look! This is wonderful! My task as a photo artist is to help people see the unusual in the ordinary, to discover beauty where it may seem hidden and to show that simple things can carry deep meanings. My photo paintings are mini stories, episodes of life told by the camera. -Worlds TOP 10 women photograph 2024 Germany rank 1 @OneEyeland gallery -Worlds TOP 10 Fine Art photography 2024 World rank 8 @OneEyland gallery. https://nyvolkova.com/