Hello, I'm Yuliya K.

Yuliya is a Ukrainian-born disabled artist based in Chicago. For more than ten years​,​ she worked as a multimedia writer and health journalist. Now she makes beaded art using traditional Ukrainian techniques and modern patterns. Yuliya learned loom beading as a child—but forgot it all until 2023​,​ when she was looking for a way to reconnect with her culture. In 2024​,​ she started showcasing her work while working as a health reporter—then transitioned to being a full-time artist. Since then​,​ Yuliya's beading has been featured at 25+ galleries​,​ fairs​,​ and artisan stores in Chicago and beyond.