Ekaterina Mendor

Ekaterina Mendor (born in Ukraine, holds Russian citizenship, based in Liverpool, UK) is a multidisciplinary artist working with mixed media, drawing, and painting. She holds a Master’s degree in Architecture (MArch) and previously practiced as an architect before dedicating herself fully to art following her migration to the UK in 2023.

Her practice focuses on cultural reinterpretation, exploring themes drawn from Slavic folklore, classical European narratives, and British mythology. Her multicultural background — Ukrainian, Russian, Bashkir, Tatar, and Bulgarian heritage — informs her exploration of displaced identities and dialogues between cultural memories.

Recent exhibitions include Entangled Geographies: Displacement, Belonging, and the Spaces In Between (Cista Arts, 2025), Liverpool Independent Biennial Art Market (2025), Changing Patterns (Haus-A-Rest, 2025), and Celebrate Our Strength in Our Diversity (Doncaster Art Fair, 2025).

Her work appears in the Dis Cutz zine “Jobs, Homes, Services, Not Racism.” Previous exhibitions include Folder Realities (The Mill Gallery, Leeds) and Winter at the Village (Smithdown Social Arts Hub, Liverpool).

ARTIST STATEMENT 

My work emerges from the complex experience of migration during a turbulent period for Eastern Europe. Navigating multiple cultural identities, I seek belonging not through political borders or contemporary conflicts, but through timeless threads of cultural heritage and ancestral memory.

The act of creating becomes an act of survival — a way to preserve and reinterpret folklore, myths, and spiritual traditions that transcend national boundaries. In times of displacement and loss, I turn to archetypal figures, ancient stories, and the collective unconscious that connects us to our ancestors rather than dividing us through modern politics.

My practice explores resilience rooted in cultural memory, hope embedded in mythological narratives, and the perseverance required to maintain identity while existing between worlds. Through my work, I reclaim belonging through culture and creativity rather than flags or frontiers — connecting to eternity rather than the painful present.

MESSAGE OF HOPE

In the darkest times, when borders close and identities are questioned, art becomes a bridge to eternity. Ancient symbols and ancestral stories persist beyond political conflict. By reconnecting with cultural heritage and mythological archetypes, we rediscover belonging not in nations, but in the enduring human story of resilience, transformation, and creativity.

Contact:
Email: ekaterinamendor@gmail.com
Instagram: @artworkkatia