Interviewer: Rymma, your latest exhibition “Four Seasons” is being described as your most intimate and profound expression yet. How did this journey from the runway to resin begin?
Rymma Badun: The transition was natural. My life has always been a blend of movement and stillness, of grace and intensity. Modeling gave me a platform, but art gave me a voice. Four Seasons is a reflection of that journey — the emotional and elemental layers of womanhood, told through resin, minerals, and poetry.
Interviewer: Let’s rewind to the beginning. You were born in Vinnitsa, Ukraine — a place rich in history. How did your roots shape your creative spirit?
Rymma: Vinnitsa is where I learned to dream. The cobblestone streets, the history, the silence — it all became my first canvas. By the time I was a child, I had already won over 50 art competitions. But I also trained as a gymnast, and that discipline shaped my understanding of beauty — not as decoration, but as intention in motion.
Interviewer: You’ve been crowned in major beauty pageants and walked some of the world’s biggest fashion weeks. How do you see yourself in the modeling world?
Rymma: Modeling, to me, is storytelling. It’s not just about wearing a gown — it’s about embodying the vision behind it. I’ve had the honor of representing Ukraine on global stages — Miss Tourism Universe, Miss Fashion TV, Miss Economic World, Queen of the Universe. Every title wasn’t just a win; it was a moment to channel something greater than myself.
Interviewer: Many don’t know you also have a medical degree and business experience. How does that influence your art?
Rymma: Deeply. I’ve worked in Dubai as a business developer for an international investment company. That experience gave me structure. Medicine taught me precision and compassion. My art reflects both worlds — it’s intuitive, but it’s also methodical. Every layer of resin is deliberate. Every mineral is symbolic.
Interviewer: Let’s talk about Four Seasons. What inspired the concept?
Rymma: It’s a visual-poetic reflection of the feminine psyche. Each season — Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter — represents a stage in a woman’s emotional journey. Spring is about rebirth, Summer radiates confidence, Autumn reflects letting go, and Winter embraces stillness. These aren’t just artworks; they’re portraits of inner transformation.
Interviewer: You also write poetry to accompany your artworks. Why?
Rymma: Because art alone isn’t always enough to say what the soul feels. Poetry is my way of whispering meaning into the visuals. For example:
“Spring is when I remember
who I was before the world told me who to be.”
Or:
“Summer is not a season,
but a woman who knows her fire
and dances in it, barefoot.”
It’s my way of turning each piece into a conversation.
Interviewer: The exhibition was showcased at Burj Al Arab during Tiffany Fashion Week — quite a statement. How did it feel?
Rymma: Magical. To exhibit in one of the most iconic locations during such a prestigious week — it felt like everything came full circle. Fashion and fine art finally spoke the same language, and I stood in the middle, translating both.
Interviewer: In an era obsessed with performance, your online persona, Rimmel Queen, stands out. It feels… grounded.
Rymma: Thank you. I’m not here for clout. I curate my digital space like I do my gallery — with intention, emotion, and honesty. I want my community to feel inspired, not pressured. To reflect, not perform.
Interviewer: What do you hope people take away from Four Seasons?
Rymma: That transformation is sacred. That beauty isn’t static — it evolves, it breathes, it sometimes breaks to rebuild. I want women especially to see themselves in these pieces, to feel seen and celebrated in every season of their lives.
Interviewer: You’ve been described as a modern Renaissance woman — model, artist, poet, strategist. What drives you?
Rymma: Purpose. I want every project to be beautiful and meaningful. Whether it’s a wearable art collection with affirmations or installations that raise awareness for women’s mental health, I believe art should serve both soul and society.
Interviewer: Finally, what’s next for Rymma Badun?
Rymma: Expansion. More exhibitions, deeper collaborations, projects that bridge cultures, emotions, and disciplines. Four Seasons is just the beginning. I want to build a legacy where art isn’t confined to a gallery — it lives, it moves, it transforms.
Interviewer: And you, Rymma, are truly living art in motion.
Rymma: Thank you. That’s the highest compliment.
