We often feel entirely isolated within our own emotions and experiences. My art reflects these unspoken states of being, creating a space where one can connect and realize they are not alone in their loneliness

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My name is Yana Gorelik, a visual artist, illustrator, and storyteller. My work moves constantly between fractured worlds, fragments, and internal states of wandering, seeking to anchor and structure a chaotic reality. I trace this exploration through painting, drawing, artist books, and graphic storytelling. It is an ongoing migration toward encounter, seeking to offer a steady, non-intrusive presence in space - a quiet anchor that allows loneliness to exist, without leaving one alone in their loneliness.

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My academic background in conflict management and resolution (M.A., Bar-Ilan University) deeply resonates in my artistic practice through the bridging of extremes and the acknowledgment of internal conflicts, while my group facilitation work is dedicated to holding a safe space and giving voice to the internal dialogue. Through it all, my artistic language always searches for an honest, primal narrative.

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In recent years, I have exhibited my work in solo and group exhibitions, including the Freshpaint Art Fair (2025 & 2026), a solo institutional exhibition at Bar-Ilan University (2025), frequent participation in Illustration Week, the Watercolor and Spirit Triennial in Varna (2026), and exhibitions in the USA. I am currently participating in a year-long artist residency at Studio 18 (in collaboration with the Petach Tikva Museum of Art), where I explore working in large formats. Alongside my artistic practice, I am a member of the Association of Visual Artists in Israel and the Israel Professional Artists Association (IPAA).