9th BSEC Month of Culture
1-30 November 2025
In its ninth year, the BSEC Month of Culture feature “Black Sea Women in the Arts” focuses on contemporary women artists from across the BSEC region who are making a lasting impact on the cultural and creative sectors.
The ICBSS has conducted a series of online interviews with women artists from the Black Sea, who shared insights into their work through their contributions.
Yevheniia Fullen, Photographer/Mural Artist | Ukraine
Please introduce yourself to our audience. Share with us some key information about yourself and your career, such as your educational background, participation in events like festivals or exhibitions, and any awards you have received.
Please introduce yourself to our audience. Share with us some key information about yourself and your career, such as your educational background, participation in events like festivals or exhibitions, and any awards you have received.
I am Yevheniia Fullen, a Ukrainian artist, author of large-scale social art projects, mural curator, founder of the artist collective Fullenko Muralles, and holder of a world record in art along with three national records of Ukraine. I was born and raised in Kyiv on February 14, 1998, and began my journey in photography at the age of 13. I have showcased my work in numerous exhibitions across Europe, including in Prague, Bologna, Warsaw, Palermo, Erfurt, Poděbrady, Romania, and at the Venice Biennale. I hold several notable records, including a World Record (2025) for the largest number of participants with special educational needs in a single art project. I also set three National Records of Ukraine: for the largest mural in Kyiv (2024), the largest variety of artistic materials used in a single painting (2025), and the largest number of murals within one area (2024).
I am the author of numerous socially impactful murals across Ukraine, including the renowned “Born from Ashes” series against domestic violence, and large-scale works in Kyiv, Dnipro, and other cities.
Tell us about the art form(s) you work on. Share with us some interesting information about the creative process.
I work primarily with photography and murals. My art combines profound social themes, emotional symbolism, and a vivid visual style. Through my work, I actively address issues of inclusion, dignity, national memory, women’s rights, animal protection, and support for Ukrainian soldiers.
If you had to present us just one of your artworks, which one would you select? Share with us the details and the message you want to communicate through this artwork.
If I had to present just one of my artworks, I would choose “Notre Dame de Paris”, the painting that set a world record.
Women artists still face many barriers and disparities. What inspires you to continue being creative and staying focused on doing what you love?
The source of my greatest inspiration is the strength of people who persevere in the face of pain, loss and uncertainty. My large-scale social murals aim to provide a platform for those who are often unheard. This includes women, children, advocates and animals. Each piece of artwork is intended to convey a message of resilience, empathy and love. The ability of art to heal, unite communities, and bring light even in times of war is a source of inspiration, encouraging me to continue creating. As a woman artist, I feel a deep responsibility to use my voice and my art to remind the world that beauty and strength are born from compassion. In my professional opinion, creativity is both a form of resistance and a source of hope.
Art can be a catalyst for intercultural dialogue, gender equality and social inclusion. What is your vision for the role of your work in addressing these issues?
My work as an artist and social art project curator aims to create visual spaces that unite people, inspire dialogue and promote social change. Through murals and public projects, I aim to raise awareness of gender equality, support for vulnerable groups, and social inclusion, making these issues visible in public spaces. My vision is that art can serve as a bridge between cultures and communities, fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect, while inspiring society to take meaningful action.
Is there anything else that you would like to discuss?
About the importance of human life.
Sources and Photographs:
https://www.facebook.com/eugene.fullen
https://www.instagram.com/eugenefullen/
https://www.artpal.com/eugeniafullen23
https://www.facebook.com/p/Fullenko-Muralles-100076268073480/
Photograph No 1: Yevheniia Fullen
Photograph No 2: Notre Dame De Paris - Yevheniia Fullen
Photograph No 3: Animal Shelter Mural
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Special thanks go to Ms. Yevheniia Fullen for generously sharing her valuable insights with the ICBSS.
The ICBSS also extends its sincere appreciation to Ms. Tetiana Druzhchenko, Head of the Foresight Sector at the Research Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, for facilitating this meaningful connection.
DISCLAIMER
This post was prepared by the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS). It reflects the views of the interviewees only and does not necessarily represent the views of ICBSS or its affiliated institutions. The ICBSS cannot be held responsible for any use of the information contained herein.
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