Valentyn Oleksienko, a resident of Vorzel and a veteran, has achieved a national record in the category of «First artist to paint using a wheelchair». This was reported by the Bucha City Council.
After a severe spinal injury, Valentyn lost his ability to walk and feel his body. However, he did not give up – through rehabilitation and the support of his wife, he discovered a new calling. He paints by using the movements of his wheelchair, expressing his inner world and strength of spirit on canvas.
One of his artworks is titled «Turns of Fate». The yellow color symbolizes a bright path, while the black represents unexpected challenges, but in the end, light always prevails.
Currently, Valentyn is undergoing rehabilitation in Lviv and continues to create new canvases for a charity auction to support Ukrainian soldiers.
His story is one of courage, faith, and inspiration. Because even when life takes a sharp turn, it is possible to find a new path to your dreams.