Born in Ukraine, Olga Krimon received her academic art education in Russia. She later continued to develop her artistic skill in the United States, through drawing classes with Glen Orbik and painting classes with Jeremy Lipking. Krimon also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History, which she credits with providing her with the rich visual vocabulary that is instrumental for defining her path as an artist. She also later earned an MBA, grounding her in the business side of her artistic career.

More than a mere portrait, Manus Luminis is a symbolic representation of coming-of-age and finding one’s path. Featuring the artist’s younger son as the model, the work evokes great personal and emotional depth. The boy, emerging from a dark background, carries light and a paper crane — a symbol of his Asian heritage and also of healing, hope, and peace.

His hands, radiating warmth and a curative energy, lend the painting its title, Manus Luminis, meaning “hand of light” in Latin. This symbolism resonates with the son’s aspiration to become a doctor and his innate calming presence. While deeply personal, the artwork’s themes of peace and healing are universally timeless.