Hi, my name is Walentyna. I am originally from Brest, Belarus, and since 2012 I have been living in Poland - first in Lublin, where I studied, and then in Poznań, and now in Wrocław, which has become my home and place of creative development 💗

I am a food technologist by education, but it is art that has become my greatest passion. For several years I have been creating works in the technique of décollage, and I combine the creative process with electronic music, especially hard techno - it is the rhythm of this music that influences the pace and emotion of my work. Creating gives me space to express myself, organize my thoughts and build a dialogue with others 😸

I highly appreciate openness, empathy and sincerity. I enjoy meeting people, talking, cooking together and exchanging experiences. I believe that travel is not only about places, but most importantly about the relationships and stories that are created through them 🫂

For the past two years I have been working at the OP ENHEIM contemporary art gallery in Wrocław, where I learn something new every day and have a chance to co-create a space for artistic activities and meetings.

I love spontaneous trips, contemporary art exhibitions, raves and cozy cafes. If we meet - I'd love to listen to your story and tell you mine. Maybe we will discover something new together?

If you want a closer look at my world, I invite you to follow me on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/w.shaiko

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i like the idea of CS and meet nice, funny, interesting, artistic and open-minded people ☺️

Interests

• cats
• arts
• literature
• performing arts
• street art
• modern art
• photography
• yoga
• adventure travel
• techno music
• contemporary dance
• postcards
• good conversation
• nouvelle vague
• street photography
• rave
• concept art
• good coffee
• matcha
• hard techno

Music, Movies, and Books

I love techno music, but open to all kind of electro and good music ;3 I can dance all night when the music is really good!
I like independent cinema and original films, but classic is necessary too c:

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

i was at Die Antwoord, The Prodigy, Crystal Castles, T'Ien Lai, Juno Reactor, Little Big, TOMM¥ CA$H, Gus Gus, Bonobo, Jan Blomquist, The Glitch Mob, The Blaze and SEVDALIZA concerts 😸
dj set: Jacek Sienkiewicz, Błażej Malinowski, Richie Hawtin, Maceo Plex, Ben Clock, Deaf Can Dance, Helena Hauff, Bjarki, VTSS, Pan-Pot, Amelie Lens, Catz 'N Dogz, Boxia, Mall Grab, Blawan, FJAAK, I Hate Models, HVOB, Kobolil, Shlømo, Charlie Sparks, Vendex, Carv, Basswell, Alignment, Onlynumbers, Nico Moreno, Parfait, Diøn, 6JEOU 🖤

Teach, Learn, Share

russian and polish slang :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Poland