Olia Kolesnyk (the Hedgehog)

Hi, I'm Olia! I am a Ukrainian multimedia artist based in Germany. I work in audio and visual storytelling: filmmaking, animation, illustration, sculpture, and mixed techniques.

• Neurodivergence in all its forms

• Motivational Interviewing

• Documentary animation

• Miniature sculpture

• Argentine Tango

• Psychology

• Deep talk

• Bonsai

I aim to craft emotionally resonant pieces that offer a small piece of light — hope, belonging, and inspiration.

Across film, animation, illustration, and mixed-media projects I explore emotional vulnerability and depth, building immersive story-worlds where viewers can feel seen and understood.

Living with neurodivergence inspired my artistic persona, the Hedgehog, who now appears throughout my work as a curious interviewer and gentle guide.

Photo by Sergio Ricardez Manzo

My inspirations include:

Photo by Carsten Buchholz blog.neunmalsechs.de