Polina Belenchuk | Collage Artist

🗓️ 23 & 24 June, 11 am – 2 pm 📍 The Common Room, Export Building, Republic, E14 2BE Free drop-in collage session celebrating creativity, identity, and community. Create your own collage or contribute to a collaborative artwork inspired by Pride. If you’re local to Tower Hamlets or Hackney, we especially love to see you there, but everyone is welcome. No experience needed, just come by and play. RSVP via link in bio so you don’t miss it!

Nothing will stop me making collage faces

I have to share this with the world

Besides sharing success stories, I think we have to acknowledge challenges behind projects: 1. Postcard for @birdandblendtea Making this was harder than it looks. There were two different boxes (caffeinated & decaf), each with different flavours. So I had to visualise a feeling across both boxes. And I think spent too much time trying to figure this out. 2. Collage Maker Summit 2026 I only made 4 sales. Yes… not great but I tried my best. I was nervous teaching a class on hair styles for the first time, unsure if people would care. But a seeing participants create their own portraits afterwards made it worth it. 3. @giffgaff + B Corp stop-motion ad This one was stressful. Stop-motion + collage + client work = a lot of technical issues. I’m not fully proud of the final result, but the client was happy. Also I’m proud I pushed analogue animation. Still learning how to improve it. 4. Material Whirl podcast with @kellaybryden I said yes before I fully knew what I was walking into. I didn’t know the host and there were no episodes out yet, so I felt anxious going in. Then I watched the recording back… and realised how many times I say “like” and roll my eyes. However overall it was such a good experience and I loved the concept of the podcast. No regrets for saying ‘yes’ to the unknown! 5. @openartspaces workshop First time running a drop-in workshop outdoors, (also straining my back doing pilates reformer the day before didn’t help). Wind vs paper = chaos. But I figured it out, however didn’t expect that many people… we ran low on space and materials. Definitely something to rethink for next time. 6. @londonrecyclesuk PR event My first PR event. Exciting… and confusing. I had to customise a shirt very quickly using materials I’d never worked with before, while also being scared of ruining it. 7. Family visit I haven’t seen my mum and sister for a year. A lot of emotions. A lot of energy spent. Had an incredible time. Then… a very HARD goodbye. 8. 6 years married to @arronsans No challenges here. Just a happy moment, breakfast, and two magnificent exhibitions: Rose Wylie at @royalcollegeofart and Wes Andersons @designmuseum

A little recap from my mini collage portrait workshop at Chelsea Market this weekend. Thank you @openartspaces for having me. It was so busy. And honestly, with my back issues, it almost didn’t happen. But I’m glad I showed up! I loved watching how differently people approach collage. Kids dive straight into making. Adults hesitate at first… and then don’t want to stop. Special thanks to @al3xba_art for helping me host this workshop!

Obsessed

Collaging portraits from reference Pictures in order of appearance: @badgalriri @vincent.han.gogh @ladygaga @park_hantet @fkatwigs @k_chilingarova

I know you like looking at my studio 👀 If you also wonder why I put my tag and website on these pictures? Well people steal my work for commercial purposes so maybe me crediting my pictures will protect me and my art. Will see…

Make sure to RSVP via link in bio! 26 APRIL between 10:30—15:30 ✂️A free Drop-in Workshop: Mini Collage Portrait as part of Chelsea Art Market @inchelsealondon @openartspaces 📍Duke of York Square, London Come to create your own mini collage portrait with me! Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like, and just play. All materials are provided. Can’t wait to see you there! ❤️‍🔥

Mini Collage Portraits ✂️ If you’d like to make similar portraits with me, come 26 APRIL to my Free Drop-in Workshop between 10:30—15:30 at Chelsea Art Market @inchelsealondon @openartspaces 📍Duke of York Square, London ✂️Make sure to RSVP via my link in bio! All materials are provided.

FREE Drop-in Workshop: Mini Collage Portrait ⏰26 APRIL 10:30—15:30 📍Duke of York Square, London ✂️Make sure to RSVP via my link in bio! This event is part of Chelsea Art Market @inchelsealondon Big thanks to @openartspaces Ps. Love you mom @innabelenchuk 🌸

26 APRIL · 10:30—15:30 Drop-in Workshop: Mini Collage Portrait as part of Chelsea Art Market @inchelsealondon @openartspaces 📍Duke of York Square, London ✂️It’s FREE — RSVP via link in bio Come create your own mini collage portrait with me! Drop in anytime, stay as long as you like, and just play. All materials are provided, so you can experiment, explore, and leave with something unique. See you there 💌