Olga Bondarenko is a Ukrainian photographer and storyteller currently living in Toronto. Born into a family of artists, she enjoys using a variety of mediums to capture people and objects in an intimate fashion. Olga is actively pursuing portrait & documentary work and believes that everything and anything can be intriguing, if viewed from a particular angle. Outside photography she enjoys reading, writing & listening to jazz. Whenever possible, she spends time with her family & friends in Europe.
Contact:
olgavbon@gmail.com
Instagram
Books
“here & there” 2023, self-published
Exhibitions & recognition
CONTACT photography show Toronto, CA, 2023
New Vistas photo exhibition Toronto, CA, 2022
Green Wave eco-poster exhibition Kyiv, Ukraine, 2020
Kharkiv Graphics exhibition,
Kharkiv organization of the National Union
of Artists of Ukraine, 2019
Ukrainian national art exhibition «Kharkiv Graphics» annual contest,
KNUAU, I place, Ukraine, 2018
Pangram international design competition,
font and calligraphy, III place, Ukraine, 2017
Relevant experience
part of the JUNO AWARDS photography team
Toronto, CA, 2024-
digital imaging specialist at Toronto Image Works,
Toronto, CA, 2023-
photo studio manager assistant at Monography Inc.
Toronto, CA, 2021-2023
Residencies
Jeanne Soloviova Ceramic Studio Kharkiv, Ukraine 2020-2021
Education
advanced photography diploma
The Humber College Institute of Technology Toronto, Canada 2021-2023
bachelor of graphic design
Kharkiv State Academy of Art & Design Kharkiv, Ukraine 2016-2020
acting classes
LB Acting Studio Toronto, Canada 2022 – present
drawing / painting classes
AZ Art Studio Kharkiv, Ukraine 2005-2015