founders
the people behind the vortex
Victoria Mushtey
actress, producer and founder of VYR
Victoria Mushtey - actress, producer and founder of VYR, completed a BA in Acting in Kyiv, and a course at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). Member of the National Union of Theatre Artists of Ukraine, jury member of the Ukrainian Fringe Festival, laureate of the highest theatre award Kyivska Pektoral for best actor's debut, starred in the National Theatre of Portugal, played more than 30 roles across stages in Ukraine and Europe. Member of the European Film Academy.
Mykyta Kyrychenko
motion graphics artist, director, co-founder of VYR
Mykyta Kyrychenko (nickmotion) - motion graphics artist, director, and co-founder of VYR. Winner of Ukraine's biggest projection mapping art festival "Kyiv Light Fest". Worked as a video artist with the National Theatre of Portugal. Participated in multimedia projects worldwide and across diverse platforms.
Svitlana Ptukh
strategic advisor of VYR
Svitlana Ptukh - strategic advisor of VYR, creative producer specialising in the development of strategies and communications for brands, artistic and cultural projects, and artists. Producer of advertising campaigns and music videos. Founder and producer of Ukraine's first interdisciplinary performing arts festival Khalabuda. Member of the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture, representing and supporting cultural initiatives in Ukraine.