My name is Mariia Nepomniashcha-Berezivska, but I am known in the art world as Yamasha. I am a Ukrainian artist working in the style of photorealism. In my paintings, I aim to capture not only precise form but also a deeper vibration — the feeling of motion, light, silence, and memory. I focus on motorcycles, cars, and the culture that surrounds them — not just as machines, but as emotional vessels.

 

My primary medium is oil. I choose it for its depth, density, and ability to convey fine nuances: reflections, metallic shine, and the play of light. Every detail is not just a visual element, but a preserved emotional state.

 

I’m originally from Kharkiv. After my studio was destroyed during the war in Ukraine, I continued to paint. Art became a source of peace, strength, and a way to stay connected to life — even in chaos.

 

My work has been exhibited in prestigious international shows and festivals, including:

ORIGINAL LOWRIDER Show (Los Angeles, USA)

The Bike Shed Motorcycle Show (London, UK)

Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show (Yokohama, Japan)

Rétromobile (Paris, France)

73 Vintage Moto Art Exhibition (Mexico)

and others.

 

My paintings have appeared in leading international magazines dedicated to car and motorcycle culture, such as:

H.O.G.® – the official Harley-Davidson magazine (USA, distributed in over 100 countries)

Freeway Magazine (France)

VIBES Magazine (Japan)

Cruzin Magazine (Australia)

LowRider Magazine (Italy)

and others.

 

In 2024, I became the first officially recognized Rat Fink artist in Ukraine and published my first art book — a visual collection of my paintings and projects.

 

My work is part of museum and private collections, including the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum (USA) and the Ukrainian House National Cultural Center of Folk Decorative Art in Kyiv. This recognition means a great deal to me as a Ukrainian artist who continues to create and speak through art, no matter the circumstances.

 

I believe machinery is more than metal and power. It’s feeling, memory, a dream, a road you return to in your mind. Through my art, I try to preserve that sense of motion — as a continuation of life.