Oksana Kami

Location

Chicago, IL

Oksana Kami (Oksana Fedoruk-Terleckyj) studied art history at the Lviv National Academy of Art in Ukraine. After graduating with a Master's degree, she pursued photography. Within five years of settling in Chicago, IL, Oksana underwent a transformation that led her to art photography, a medium through which she expresses her emotions. Whether evoking a surreal parallel world or quiet introspection, her work aims to make viewers feel each micro-moment. Oksana's artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions in Ukraine, the USA, and Europe. It has also been published in several books, including "Myph" (2023), "Fresh Eyes" (2023), "Fresh Eyes" (2024), and "The Book Ukraine: Love." Additionally, she received the FotoEvidence Book Award in 2024. In her studio in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Oksana specializes in high-end portrait photography, intimate portraits, and personal branding. @oksana.kami @madame.kami

WORKS

Vlad “Wikipedia”

Oksana Kami

Vlad is a Ukrainian defender from the Azov Regiment and a former prisoner of war captured after the siege of Azovstal. He witnessed the destruction of Mariupol and lost many comrades. During the war, he lost his leg and suffered a severe eye injury, later treated by Ukrainian doctors. He endured captivity and its hardships, yet his inner strength remains steady. The full details of his experience are not shared here, but they are present in his gaze. His story reflects resilience, sacrifice, and an unbroken will — a reminder of the human cost of freedom.

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