UA X WEST COAST
ART EXHIBITION SERIES
UA X WEST COAST ART EXHIBITION SERIES
Meet
Our Team
MARINA SHISHKINA
Founder and Director
Marina is from Kyiv, Ukraine. Currently she is studying media studies and art history at Scripps College. She began this project as a synthesis of her love for art and her country. In the past, she has hosted multiple other art galleries including Lovers, Strangers, Friends, RePrinting Claremont, and more. In the future, she hopes to become an independent curator.
SASHA SHUNKO
Co-Director
Sasha is from Seattle Washington, and her family is originally from Estonia. She is studying international relations at Claremont McKenna College, and is certain that this project not only be a beautiful gallery, but also an opportunity for Americans to learn more about the war in Ukraine, and motivate them to donate and learn more. In the future, she hopes to work in international security and political research.
CAROLINE TUCK
Engagement Coordinator
Caroline Tuck (engagement coordinator) is from Brooklyn, New York, and is currently studying art history at Scripps College. As a lover of art, she is passionate about its ability to connect people and serve as an outlet for thought and expression. Previously, she has worked with Marina Shishkina on her exhibition Lovers, Strangers, Friends and is excited to continue working on RAW.
OLEKSANDRA TSAPKO
Design Director
Oleksandra is originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, and had to move to Switzerland in April of last year due to the war happening in Ukraine. She enrolled at Zurich University of the Arts as a Fine Arts student in September 2022 and has continued her studies there to this day. Oleksandra is currently exploring various creative dimensions, such as video filming, directing, editing, music composition, painting, digital art, curating, and more.