About the
Artist
Kateryna Tsabilieva is a Ukrainian nail artist, educator, and competition judge based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Working in the nail industry since 2014, she combines technical precision with sculptural forms, vivid colors, and expressive visual storytelling.
Her practice spans salon techniques, competition nail art, and experimental compositions created for photography and exhibitions. She has earned international competition awards, including first place in Extreme Poster, Division 2, at Nailympia San Antonio in 2025. Through her creative work and teaching, Kateryna explores nail art as a medium for artistic expression and professional growth.
The Works
Tropical Bloom
A fantasy nail art composition inspired by the vibrant beauty of tropical nature. Sculptural orange petals and elongated nail shapes stand out against lush green textures, bringing nail artistry and fashion together in a bold botanical statement.
Collective Work
4.59 Meters of Resilience
How far can we go when we believe the impossible is possible?
On May 30, 2026, at Premiere Orlando, ten Ukrainian nail artists living in the United States united to create one extraordinary nail extension. Inspired by Mriya, Ukraine’s legendary aircraft and a symbol of ambition and resilience, we built a 4.59-meter extension in just three hours. It was worn for more than an hour.
This was more than a record attempt. It was proof that fragile things become strong through trust, teamwork, and shared purpose. One person could not create it. Ten could.
We are ready to go further, not only to break a record, but to show what people can achieve together. If ten people can make the impossible real, imagine what millions can build. We believe peace begins the same way: by choosing to create together.
Participating artists
See you in Paris
HD Contemporary Art Gallery, 45 Rue Vivienne, Paris. October 12, 2026.