“Through my practice I aim to communicate and embody the violent desire to BE that runs through all life forms, arts and cultures”
Svitlana Zavialova, professionally known as Wu Woman, is a martial arts phenomenon who stands at the axis of traditional Wushu and Fine Art. She is a Conceptual Artist, Actor and Creative Director.
Wu Woman is a world champion in multiple martial arts disciplines, including traditional Kung Fu and kickboxing, and is an expert in a wide array of traditional styles and Wushu weapons. She is the first foreign female Inheritor of Emei Martial Arts Intangible Cultural Heritage, a direct lineage from Qiao Zhengquan, and is presently the International Director of Performance and Innovation for The Emei Wushu Research Institute.
Born In Crimea, Svitlana maintains residences in both sides of the world: New York City and at Hengdian World Studios, Zhejiang Province, China.
In addition to her artistic work she acts as a cross-cultural adviser for creative productions, and creates works of commercial value which transcend cultural differences.
Bio by David Bickford
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PERFORMANCES
Imagine People United - Carnegie Hall New York, USA
The things we feel but can’t see, the things we see but never feel - The Highline Nine Galleries New York, USA
Symbiotrix - Art Basel Miami, USA
Her Language - SupeRare Gallery Soho, New York, USA
SOLO SHOWS
Hidden Wu - Son Of Semele, Los Angeles, USA
Someone I’m Not - Divided Unity, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
TOURS
Pussy Riot - Matriarchy Now
The Amanda Palmer Show
VIDEO GAMES
Destiny 2
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
CROSS-CULTURAL CREATIVE
Anomalous Co, Emotiv, Versos Ai, Oscillations Art, Yuanqi Film & Television Company, Hybrid Movement, Post Human|Most Human, Alpha Labs.
