Short Bio
Nastia Craig is a Ukrainian-born abstract artist whose painting and mixed media work explores layers of personal experience, perception, and self-identity.
Statement
In the world of collage art, I'm captivated by the transformative moment when fragments unite into a harmonious whole—a metaphor for the mysterious nature of art itself.
Layering painted media mirrors the intricate construction of self and worldview. Life's events accumulate in our minds, shaping perspectives much like the arrangement of layers in a collage.
My artistic process reflects both conscious and subconscious efforts—a dance between emotional expression and external influence. Themes ranging from nature and scientific forms to self-reflection within my immigrant experience emerge in vibrant, patterned compositions.
Each piece encapsulates reflections on these themes, expressed through carefully chosen colors that convey feelings, emotions, and the prevailing mindset at the time of creation. In essence, my artwork is a condensed manifestation of the interplay between personal experience and the broader world.
Biography
Anastasiya "Nastia" Craig (formerly Chepil) is a visual artist and interior designer of Ukrainian origin. Nastia's artistic journey commenced in her hometown of Odessa, Ukraine, at the age of 11 when she immersed herself in drawing, painting, and art history. At 17, she ventured to New York to pursue interior design, later settling in Madison, WI, where she currently resides and owns her independent Interior Design practice Pink House Designs, LLC. Exploring various artistic styles and techniques, Nastia's current focus lies in abstract mixed media collage. A Ukrainian immigrant, Nastia draws from her personal journey to express the layers of experiences shaping one's mindset, perception, and self-identification. Her ongoing exploration of the self, influenced by cultural origin, current environment, and life events, manifests in visually striking and emotionally charged creations. Nastia's work has been included in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums across the United States and resides in personal and corporate collections nationwide.
Resume / CV
EDUCATION
1992-2002 Private Art Lessons, Odessa, Ukraine
1998-2000
Cazenovia College, Cazenovia NY, AAS in Interior Design
2000-2002 New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury NY, BFA in Interior Design-Cum Laude
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Art Exhibitions
2024 Upcoming: Art and Lit Lab, Madison, WI
2020 “2020 Lemonade”, Groovy Woods Studios, Madison, WI
2008 “Another Path”, Macha, Madison, WI
2004 “Songs of Black Sea Sirens”, Ancora, Madison, WI
Group Art Exhibitions
2024 Upcoming: 49th Juried Annual Exhibition. Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI
2024 “Color” Carnelian Art Gallery. Madison, WI
2024 “2024 Summer Galleries Exhibition” Overture Center, Madison, WI
2024 “Outside the Box” VAR Small Works Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2024 “Super Fresh” Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2023 “Winter Gallery Exhibition” MARN, Milwaukee, WI
2023 “Mingles And Masterpieces” MMOCA Fall Gallery Night. 100 State, Madison, WI
2023 “Agora Art Fair”, Fitchburg, WI
2023 “Art In The Park”, Lake Geneva, WI
2023 “ArtScience of Innovation.” Art show and Symposium. Promega Co, Fitchburg, WI
2023 “The Art, Sips, and Sounds” The Downtowners event, AC hotel, Madison, WI
2022 “Winter Art Show”, Local Motive, Madison
2022 “Miami 3.0”, Artbox.Projects, Digital art display, Miami, FL
2022 “We Stand With Ukraine”, Overt Space Gallery, Stoughton, WI
2022 47th Juried Annual Exhibition. Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI
2022 "The Gardens of the Meta-Kingdom”, Digital art display, Paris France.
2022 MMOCA Fall Gallery Night. 100 State | Monroe St. Dental, Madison, WI
2022 “Madtown Artisans Third Annual Spring Event”, Goodman Center, Madison, WI
2019 “Group Art Display and Fall Gallery Night”, Monroe St. Family Dental, Madison, WI
2013 “Winnebago Portrait Art Studio Group Display”, Spring Gallery Night, Madison, WI
2012 “Fall Gallery Night and Day”, Hudson Business Lounge, Milwaukee, WI
2010 “Artist Duo” Art Display & Spring Gallery Night, Monroe St. Family Dental, Madison, WI
2005 “Dark Side of the Moon”, Common Wealth Gallery, Madison, WI
2010 Artist Duo Art Display & Spring Gallery Night, Monroe St. Family Dental, Madison, WI
2005 “Dark Side of the Moon”, Common Wealth Gallery, Madison, WI
2004-2006 Madison Area Open Arts Studios, Artist Studio, Madison WI
PUBLICATIONS
2024 “Nastia Craig. Vivid, Bold, Engaged Commercial Art” , The CRE Rundown Podcast, Ep. 25 with Heather Ewing, May 25, 2024
2023 “Pink House Designs in Madison creates restaurants to remember” by Victoria Davis | The Cap Times, Aug 12, 2023
2023 “Spring 2023 Promega Art Showcase” interview with artists Todd Siler, Nastia Craig and Monica Cliff by Factv City of Fitchburg. Mar 22, 2023
2022 “Meet Bay Creek Artist Nastia Craig” Stanley Jackson | Bay Creek Bulletin, December 2022
2022 “Art exhibition by long distance friends benefits Ukraine” Emily Ness | Interview for WKOW Sep 2, 2022 Updated Sep 2, 2022
2022 International friendship leads to Ukraine art show in Stoughton” Gayle Worland | Wisconsin State Journal Sep 2, 2022
2022 “Stoughton art gallery opens exhibit to raise money for Ukraine” Angelica Euseary | The Cap Times, Sep 1, 2022
2022 “Ukrainian artist designed RED and Jacknife in bold way” Samara Kalk Derby | Wisconsin State Journal Jun 4, 2022
