Alisa Salnikova

A multimedia artist originally from Kyiv. The entire childhood was spent exploring the city and its surroundings, and in the summers—traveling across Ukraine. The interest in nature varied in intensity but never faded, leading to study biology during her university years. A pivotal moment came with the biology institute building, known as an example of Soviet brutalist architecture. It was during this time that a secret fascination with monumental architecture and its preservation began.  

On December 31, 2022, during missile strikes by Russia, the building suffered damage, and only one of the original stained glass artworks by artist Larysa Mishchenko survived. Thanks to collective efforts and the availability of detailed photographs of the works in Alisa's personal archive, the stained glass windows were fully restored and reinstalled.

The dedication of volunteers to restoring monuments deeply impressed her and inspired to take action.

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Since the start of the full-scale invasion, has been living in Budapest, where worked on installing art installations at techno parties and organizing spaces. The destruction of stained glass answered an old question about nature and architecture—their fusion became the central theme of her digital collages during that period.  

After graduating from university and returning to Ukraine, focused on multimedia art. Her works were first presented at techno parties in Odesa, Kamianets-Podilskyi, and Kyiv. Since November 2024, she is a resident of the CUTOUT COLLAGE ART PROJECT, Ukraine.