Regina Stadnik grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine. After immigrating to the US, she continued her art studies at the University of South Florida, where she developed the strong interest in printmaking. More recently her art practice shifted to incorporate quilting, often combining painting and printing on top of quilt surface to build imagery.

Regina uses the soft tactile quality of quilts to explore the themes of shelter and security. Her work, often in muted colors, depicts interiors and cityscapes imbued with longing and hope.

Regina’s work is in several public collections, including San Francisco General Hospital, Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, and the University of South Florida. She exhibited at the 2023 De Young Open and is currently an Artist-in-Residence at KALA Art Institute. Her studio is located in Oakland, CA.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I notice the milky white of the sky first thing in the morning.
I notice the rich ultramarine of the sky in the early evening.
My bedroom feels yellow in contrast.
The windows frame the outside world. It’s an image I want to record.
Observation of domestic and built environments is an anchor of my art practice. Time-consuming processes of quilting and printmaking allow ample time for contemplation.