Oksana Gruszka- Harmouche was born in Ternopil, Ukraine.
By the age of eight, Oksana’s teachers noted her exceptional talent in art. She challenged and was admitted into the Children’s School of Art in Ternopil, Ukraine. At the age of 17, Oksana graduated with two degrees: her high school diploma and a degree in Art. Oksana continued her studies and received her degree in Art and Architecture in 1990.
Oksana grew up in the Ukraine when it was isolated from the outside world. Fashion in her country was in a vacuum. Everything was dull, gray, and uniform. Since the very first time when she saw an Italian Vogue magazine, she was in love
Frida Kahlo -Fiery Dahlia of Mexico. 24 x 36 inch, oil on canvas, giclees available
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo was painted inside a fiery red and bright yellow dahlia pinnata, the national flower of Mexico
