Biography
Oleg Vecheria, also known in the art world as Oleg Soul, was born in 1985 in Novorossiysk, a small city on the shores of the Black Sea. From an early age, he demonstrated a profound connection to art, attending art school between the ages of 8 and 13. These formative years solidified his passion, and he knew that art would be his lifelong pursuit. However, adolescence brought typical distractions, including boxing, friendships, and first love, which pulled him away from his early artistic inclinations.
In 2002, Vecheria graduated from high school and enrolled in the Novorossiysk State Maritime Academy, where he completed a Master’s degree in Economics in 2007. The subsequent years from 2007 to 2012 were particularly challenging for him. He found himself detached from his artistic roots, working solely for financial gain and feeling increasingly disconnected from his true purpose. This period marked a low point in his life, as he struggled with the absence of creativity and fulfillment.
In 2012, seeking to reclaim his authentic self, Vecheria moved to Bali. This significant life change rekindled his passion for art. On the island, he rediscovered his creative voice, met his muse and future wife, and began to immerse himself in a life of travel and exploration. This journey took him across the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and various parts of Asia, ultimately leading to a profound personal and artistic transformation.
Vecheria’s artistic journey began in his childhood, driven by an innate desire to create. His first encounter with charcoal left a lasting impression, igniting a lifelong fascination with this medium. He always felt that art was his calling, a way to express the deepest parts of his soul. His early years in art school were filled with learning and inspiration, shaped by the people and natural beauty around him. The techniques he acquired during this period became the foundation for his evolving artistic style.
In the last twelve years, his art has been profoundly influenced by his wife, their travels, and their relationship. Bali was the backdrop for his first art exhibitions, marking the start of his international career. His work has since been showcased in personal and group exhibitions in Bali Indonesia, China, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and USA. His unique style and thematic depth have garnered attention, and his pieces are set to be exhibited in Germany and Austria over the next two years.
Oleg’s artistic journey is not just a career but a continuous exploration of life itself. His travels inspire new ideas and projects, each reflecting his evolving understanding of the world. His wife remains a central figure in his life and work, serving as both muse and partner in their artistic adventures.
Oleg’s art encompasses paintings, photographs, and sculptures, aiming to convey a harmonious relationship between humans and nature, free of racial and gender biases. He encourages the free expression of emotions without fear of judgment, urging humanity to embrace individuality and the significance of each person’s dreams.
Using diverse techniques and mediums—varnishes, pencils, charcoal, oil, and acrylic paints—Oleg creates works that capture both movement and tranquility, infusing them with vitality and motion.
Through his art, he endeavors to convey how he experiences the universe, as well as the harmony between humanity and nature. Oleg believes that since we are all unique and part of a vast universe, "we should our dreams come true".
Exhibitions - Prizes - Publications
Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
2024
Group Exhibit at Museum der Schloss- und Museum Upper Castle , Residenzstadt Greiz, Germany
2024
A KALEIDOSCOPE OF EUROPEAN ART IN CHINA / Archive Art Museum Beijing - Beijing, China2024
Reflecting the human spectrum / Pashmin Art Gallery Hamburg - Hamburg, Germany2024
"Artexpo New York" Art Tour and Art Biennale “Primo Tour Biennale degli USA” USA TOUR BIENNIAL / New York Art Expo - New York, United States2024
"LA Art Show" Art Tour and Art Biennale “Primo Tour Biennale degli USA” USA TOUR BIENNIAL / Los Angeles Art Show - Los Angeles, United States2023
"Spectrum Miami" Art Tour and Art Biennale “Primo Tour Biennale degli USA” USA TOUR BIENNIAL / Spektrum Miami - Miami, United States2023
Art Tour and Art Biennale “Primo Tour Biennale degli USA” USA TOUR BIENNIAL / Washington art Biennale Holiday Inn Capitol Hotel - Washington, United States2023
PREMIO ARTISTA DELL’ANNO 2022 Video Exhibition / Espace Art Galery – Bruxelles - Brussels, Belgium2022
“Nowadays Group Show” / ONLINE - Florence, Italy2021
Group Exhibition at “Dobro Art” tattoo studio & Art gallery / Istanbul - Tuzla, Turkey2016
Group exhibition, Generation Cube: episode 1 Modern Romantics, art residency of Martin Sitepu / Bali, Indonesia - Canggu, Indonesia2016
March Group exhibition, Lintas Generasi, art residency of Martin Sitepu / Bali, Indonesia - Canggu, Indonesia
Solo exhibitions
2016
Personal painting exhibition “Goddess of Dreams” by ‘Emotion Art’ Oleg Vecheria / Bali, Indonesia - Canggu, Indonesia2016
Personal painting exhibition by ‘Emotion Art’ Oleg Vecheria / Bali, Indonesia - Seminyak, Indonesia
Prizes
2024 Certificate of participation in the exhibition “Heritage and Horison Contemporary Art in historic Greiz” Museum of the palace and residence town of Greiz. October 2024/January 2025. Greiz, Germany
2024 Certificate of participation in the exhibition “ Eurovisions: a kaleidoscope of European art in China “ at Archive Art Museum May/June 2024 Beijing, China
2023
Art Vue Foundation Yearly Prize 2022 - Nominated- Brussels, Belgium
2023
PREMIO ARTISTA DELL’ANNO 2022 - Nominated- Brussels, Belgium
2022
Nowadays OPEN CALL for International art group online exhibition - Have been selected as one of the finalist- Florence, Italy2022
Award winning and published photographer in nomination “BESTPICTURE Stories change the world” at Created by ARTJOBS at www.opencalls.com Used by: Stanford University, Disney, Conde Nast, Harvard University, Vanity Fair “Infinity” Underwater photo by Ol - Nominated- United States2021
First place on art competition “Morocco through the eyes of Russians. Russia through the eyes of Moroccans "in the category" The Wealth of Nature "(category" Drawing ").- First prize- Rabat, Morocco2020
Awarded art certificate for outstanding achievement in the Awesome Art Prize Spring Edition Contest 2020 - Nominated- United States
Publications
2024
AATONAU- Oleg Vecheria: A Journey Through Art And Life . Big interview with Oleg Soul. Osaka, Japan2024
Archive Art Museum- A KALEIDOSCOPE OF EUROPEAN ART IN CHINA
2024
Artist Closeup Contemporary Art Magazine- Interview Oleg Vecheria2022
Bruxelles Art Vue- Art Vue Foundation 2022 Yearly Prize - Painting category catalogue2022
ART NOW Magazine promotore di creatività - ART NOW2022
Florence Contemporary Gallery, Art catalogue- NOWADAYS
Oleg Vecheria aka Oleg Soul is an award-winning Russian painter, photographer, and sculptor based in Germany whose works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions around the globe.. Through his art, he endeavors to convey how he experiences the universe, as well as the harmony between humanity and nature. Oleg believes that since we are all unique and part of a vast universe, "we should our dreams come true".
