About the
Artist
Svitlana Motyl is an internationally recognized nail artist, educator, and competition judge with over 20 years of professional experience in the nail industry. She is a multiple award-winning competitor and has served as a judge at prestigious international championships, including Nailympia, Global Talent Beauty Cup, GABI, and IEEBA events.
Svitlana is an IBATJ Level 5 Certified Judge, educator, and developer of original professional nail techniques. She is also a member and regional trainer of the Union of Beauty Industry Professionals of Ukraine. Her work combines technical excellence, artistic vision, education, and international industry leadership.
The Works
Beyond the Lines
“Beyond the Lines” celebrates individuality, cultural diversity, and freedom of expression. Inspired by cultural motifs, bold lines and vibrant colors come together in harmony, symbolizing different identities and traditions. The work explores a space where culture meets contemporary art, transforming nail design into a universal language of creativity.
20 Years Within Me
For over 20 years, every work I have created has become a part of me: my journey, my growth, my memories, and my soul. Thousands of nail designs come together to form my portrait, symbolizing how my profession has shaped the person and artist I am today. Each tiny image holds a moment of my story; together, they become me.
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.