Anastasia Benko is an award winning multifaceted visual artist and photographer. Born in Ukraine, she now lives and works in Germany. Having spent her formative years internationally Anastasia’s leitmotif is a true honor to her multicultural heritage. She is not afraid to bridge various disciplines and her diversified artistic expression is not tied to a particular métier or medium. Her œuvre includes fine art photography, drawings and abstract paintings. Biographical events have always been inseparably intertwined with her journey as an artist and taught her to challenge the idea of dichotomy and embrace ambiguity, by being a representative for a multitude of different voices and views. ‚Borders‘ is a fluid concept to her, advocating unity and collective understanding through a skillset of adaptability and resourcefulness. Over 15 years of artistic education and an academic background in art history, she has worked with prestigious institutions such as The Hermitage and The Amber Room, St. Petersburg. In addition to solo shows at i.e. the Design Post in Cologne, Anastasia has collaborated with iconic brands like Porsche, Architectural Digest Germany and Louis Poulsen. Anastasia has carved a hopeful path for herself as a visual artist: pushing boundaries and an ever evolving, optimistic visual language is a driving force to conquer daily challenges. Her work continues to mirror a relentless search for a sense of shared togetherness and joy, translating the very experience of being human into art. She is best recognized for her distinctive ‚Sorbet Series‘ - poured paintings with a multidimensional depth. More than 70 layers of neon pigments and a complex, labor-intensive wet-on-wet technique create an energizing aura. Throughout the day, the luminosity shifts from being delicate to becoming a vibrant force. Feel free to browse her archive and discover some of her exclusive series for the ZEIT SHOP or her drawings over at THE POSTER CLUB.