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About DION ART STUDIO — Where Ideas Take Flight

Art, Motion, Water — Shaping Iconic Spaces Worldwide

For over 17 years, DION ART STUDIO has been at the forefront of creating kinetic installations, public art, and custom fountains for cities, public spaces, and commercial environments. With 177 completed projects across five countries, our studio transforms ideas into living landmarks — inspiring, connecting people, and redefining urban identity.

What sets us apart is the unique synergy of artistic vision, architectural thinking, and engineering precision. Every project comes to life through the collaboration of our multidisciplinary team — artists, engineers, craftsmen, and digital designers — and our own production facility, ensuring full control over quality, execution, and innovation.

We don’t just build objects. We shape emotion, movement, and identity — through space, water, and light. Every DION ART project is crafted with intention and excellence, becoming a signature point of attraction for cities, businesses, and communities.

kinetic installation y dion art of glass spheres glowing purple in a dark room

Global Impact & Expertise

DION ART Studio delivers projects across continents, blending aesthetics, technology, and cultural awareness. 

Our installations become visual anchors that energize spaces and define new urban symbols.

177
installations delivered
5
Countries
17
Years of experience
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Our Process

Designer DION sketching architectural concept during the concept development stage

1. Concept Development

Unique concepts reflecting the character of each space and client vision.

3D artist DION creating photorealistic visualizations of a project on multiple monitors

2. Project Visualization

Photorealistic images and videos, fully integrated with the environment.

Engineer DION preparing detailed technical drawings and documentation for project implementation

3. Technical Documentation

Complete construction drawings, engineering specs, and production details.

Welder DION fabricating metal components during the manufacturing stage

4. Fabrication & Procurement

In-house manufacturing and trusted European suppliers for every component.

Construction supervisor DION reviewing technical drawings on-site

5. Construction & Installation

Full construction and installation services, or technical supervision for client teams.

Installation team DION assembling a decorative wall with colorful square panels

6. On-Site Integration & Commissioning

System connection, testing, and commissioning for flawless operation

Our story

Founders of DION ART STUDIO Igor Velikiy and Ilya Palatnik

Founders of DION ART STUDIO Igor Velikiy and Ilya Palatnik

DION ART Studio was born not as a business, but as a personal journey toward beauty, movement and the transformation of space.

In 2004, Igor Velikiy began working with water, building pools and exploring the potential of elements that inspire. In 2008, he discovered the art of fountains.  By 2014, his creative path led him to kinetic installations. A new chapter began in 2022, when Igor moved to the United States and, together with his partner Ilya Palatnik, focused the studio’s direction on public art and kinetic sculpture.

Every DION ART project is the result of a personal vision, creative freedom, and collaborative precision. Since 2008, the studio has completed 177 projects across multiple countries. Among the most iconic: a multimedia water show in Uman, Ukraine (2017), the country’s largest pedestrian fountain for ROSHEN in Kyiv (2020), and the studio’s first U.S. kinetic installation in 2022.

Founded in Kyiv, DION ART opened its first U.S. office in Cleveland in 2022, and has operated from Chicago since 2024. The war in Ukraine froze over 50 fully developed projects — but it also marked a turning point. DION ART Studio stepped onto the global stage, accelerating its evolution in kinetic and public art.

Discover DION ART STUDIO
company presentation featuring
our most iconic projects

DION catalogue showcasing kinetic, water, and art installations
DION catalogue showcasing kinetic, water, and art installations

Discover DION ART STUDIO
company presentation featuring
our most iconic projects

Night view of an illuminated decorative fountain by DION ART with flower-shaped elements and arcing water streams, surrounded by visitors

Our factory

Our team

Reception area of DION office with two employees at the front desk and a green wall installation
Team DION of employees working at desks in a modern office space
Employees DION collaborating and discussing project materials in the office
Office environment with team dion members reviewing documents and working at computers

Our showroom

showroom dion Interior view featuring a decorative wall installation with colorful glass panels, greenery, and stone accents
Spacious modern showroom DION with seating areas, decorative trees, and illuminated art installations
Close-up of an illuminated blue and silver geometric art installation with engraved design in a modern showroom DION
kinetic installation featuring hanging illuminated spheres in DION showroom