Daria Nika · Art portfolio

Selected Art Initiatives

Illustration, exhibitions and charity projects. A collection of work created through artistic collaboration and personal involvement.

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Biography

Daria Nika

12 August 2004

Education

2021 — began bachelor’s studies in Graphic Design at Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts (KNUKiM).

Software

Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
CorelDRAW

Languages

Ukrainian
English (B2)

In this presentation

Six projects.
Different ways to contribute.

01 / 06Charity artbook · Illustration2023

Field Notes of a Ukrainian Demonologist

Польові нариси українського демонолога

A travel zine of sketches and field notes from the Mal’oviy charity art project, released as a companion to the Ukrainian Bestiary artbook. The publication explores creatures and spirits from Ukrainian folk demonology through illustrations and notes.

My contribution

Illustration of Liaklyvytsia, a figure from Ukrainian folk demonology.

Mal’oviy · Companion to Ukrainian Bestiary

01Liaklyvytsia · Illustration by Daria Nika

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02 / 06Charity artbook · Illustration2025

90 Reasons (Not) to Join UMA

90 причин (не) вступати в УМА

A small illustrated bonus book accompanying the limited deluxe edition of Ukrainian Magical Academy, a charity artbook by the Mal’oviy team and MAL’OPUS publishing house.

My contribution

One illustration for the book.

Mal’oviy · MAL’OPUS

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03 / 06Artbook & anthology · IllustrationUpcoming project

Ukrainian Holidays

Українські свята

An upcoming artbook and anthology by Mal’oviy, introducing Ukrainian holidays and folk songs through illustration. Its concept brings traditional celebrations into the present, combining authentic customs with subtle signs of contemporary life.

My contribution

Illustrations of the Dmytrivski Didy ancestral commemoration and the folk carol “V slavnoho pana na yoho dvori”.

Mal’oviy · Upcoming project

01Dmytrivski Didy · Illustration of the traditional commemoration

02“V slavnoho pana na yoho dvori” · Illustration of the folk carol

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04 / 06Charity exhibition · Poster design2023

Nebaiduzhi molodi

Небайдужі молоді

A charity exhibition raising funds for Innovative Solutions for Animals. The exhibition took place at Kyiv’s Young Theatre and ran until 30 June 2023.

My contribution

Creation of a poster for the exhibition.

Young Theatre · Innovative Solutions for Animals

02The poster on display at the exhibition

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05 / 06Charity auction · Painted artifact2025

YURCASH · Art for charity

Thematic paintings on military artifacts, dedicated to Ukrainian musicians serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The artifacts were sold at charity auctions during concerts. This painted tube for YURCASH was sold at the band’s concert as part of Kyiv’s “Na Shapku” music event at Peppers Club on 11 December 2025.

My contribution

Creation of the artwork and painting of the tube.

YURCASH · “Na Shapku” · Peppers Club, Kyiv · 11 December 2025

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06 / 06Exhibition · Co-organisation & poster design2026

TRYPILLIA

A mini-exhibition at Indiana University, Indiana, USA, in January 2026. A series of posters explores Trypillian culture through its patterns, forms and imagery.