Light Remedies by Olia Onyshko is a photo series that uses crystals, water, and natural elements to reflect light and energy. Blending art and healing, the exhibit explores our connection to nature and the balance between the seen and unseen.
Gallery 16TEN | 1610 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
August 21 – September 6
Open Thurs–Sat (5–7 PM) + Sun, Aug 24 (1–3 PM)
Special Events
Aug 21, 6-9 PM I Opening dedicated to the 34th Independence Day of Ukraine
Aug 24, 1–3 PM | Ukraine’s Independence Day Pop-Up – art, market & refreshments
Aug 28, 7–9 PM | Women of Maidan screening + Q&A with director Olha Onyshko
Sept 6, 5–6 PM | Book signing: Legend of Water, Song of Freedom
Sept 6, 6–8:30 PM | Closing celebration of Light Remedies
Join us to honor the intersection of art, activism, and healing—and to celebrate the resilience of spirit, especially in times of war and transformation: oliafilm@gmail.com.
Olha Onyshko is an award-winning Ukrainian filmmaker, screenwriter, and photographer with a diverse career that began as a broadcast journalist in Lviv, Ukraine. After moving to the U.S., she worked for the Voice of America while earning her MFA to transition into film.
Her documentaries focus on humanism and social challenges, highlighting personal stories of those who were involved in historical events and milestones. Her debut, Three Stories of Galicia, explored humanism during World War II, while Women of Maidan documented women’s roles in the 2013-2014 Ukrainian Revolution, earning her a “Best Documentary” award. In the midst of editing, she also coordinated medical care for wounded Ukrainian defenders in the U.S., a humanitarian effort for which she was recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Onyshko continues to work on projects rooted in history, including the film Quo Vadis? about the Ukrainian refugee crisis and a series of films based on Olga, Queen of Rus. She is also a fine art photographer and leads workshops for trauma healing.
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