Commemorative Art Show dedicated to the victims of the Ukrainian Famine/Genocide of 1932-1933
On behalf of the Ukrainian-American community of the State of Connecticut we would like to extend our gratitude to all the people who attended exhibit of contemporary Ukrainian art on April 6, 2008 at the Ukrainian National Home.
Due to your efforts we were able to raise funds that will cover a portion of the costs for the Commemorative march on May 17th, 2008 and the construction of a Monument to the innocent victims of the Ukrainian Famine in Washington D.C.*.
Please take a look at the photos from the show below (click images to enlarge them).
The show featured a wide range of media and styles of modern Ukrainian art. The artwork presented varied from traditional art, rooted in Ukrainian folk and icon paintings to Surrealism and Pop Art.
The show was a celebration of Ukrainian heritage as well as enduring optimism that sustained Ukraine through its darkest moments.
We would like to thank Halyna Dumansky, Pynylo Yuriy, Teterychko Roman, Rostislav Bulavko, Oleg Krupa and all "Krayany" for their wonderful help with the event. We would also like to thank the following Ukrainian artists for their participation in the show:
- Zenyk Bulavko
Zenyk Bulavko takes his inspiration for his watercolors from the beauty around him, and from the places he visits. He's got a degree of architect from University of "Politechnika" in Lviv, Ukraine.
- Michael Danylovych
Michael Danylovych was graduated from Lviv Specialized Secondary School of Applied Arts named after Ivan Trush, 1984 and Kyiv Academy of Arts, Ukraine,1994. His style may be seen in different media: painting on reveres side of glass, oil painting, computer 2D and 3D graphic.
Please visit website www.mantelepa.com for more information. - Andriy Fylypiv
Andriy Fylypiv is a modern Ukrainian artist. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Art in Lviv, Ukraine in 2004. His work ranges from photography to abstract paintings.
- Vlodko Gryvinskiy
Vlodko Gryvinskiy is a native of Ivano-Frankivsk (Western Ukraine). He holds a degree from Stefanyk University in Fine Art and Graphics. After graduation he worked as a graphic designer, while dedicating his free time to art. He participated in many exhibits throughout Ukraine and also had three solo shows.
- Andriy Khomyk
Khomyk graduated from the Faculty of Design of Lviv College of Applied end Decorative Arts in 1981, and from the Faculty of Decorative Ceramics of the Lviv Academy of the Arts in 1986. He has worked in the fields of easel painting and book printing art, and since 1991 in the field of easel painting on glass.
For more of Andriy Khomyk's work please go to: http://www.paintingonglass.com - Oksana Korolchyk
Oksana Korolchuk works in a variety of media, such as stained glass design, graphic design, drawing, iconography, photography, collage and posters. Several years of private schooling and a Master’s Degree in Art from The Institute of Applied and Decorative Art in Lviv, Ukraine gave her skills and knowledge to work as a Stained Glass Designer in East Hampton, CT, and do many private art projects for Interior Decorating companies in NY City, church restorations, and new creations for private home.
- Roman Markovych
Roman Markovych received his academic training at the Lviv Academy of Arts, graduating in 1984. Markovych's art is an extension of the Ukrainian icon painting tradition.
- Ivan Mitsyk
A graduate of the Kiev Art Institute and the Odessa Grekov Fine Arts Institute, Mitsyk earned a graduate degree in art restoration and conservation, receiving honors from the Kiev Art Review Board and the Moscow Art Commission. He has twenty years of experience in his field, eight of these in the United States, restoring and conserving art and art objects for galleries and churches.
For see more of Ivan Mitsyk's paintings please go to: http://www.evroart.com/mitsyk.htm - Bohdan Oshur
After graduating with Masters degree in Fine Art Education Bogdan Oshur taught at Stefanik University (in Ukraine). Oshur is also an experienced designer, who specializes in stained glass windows, custom floor design as well as art restoration. Mr. Oshur has shown his works in Ukraine, United States, Canada and France.
For more of Bohdan Oshur's artwork visit: http://oshur.com - Natasha Sazonova
Natasha Sazanova is a freelance artist and illustrator. Natasha has exhibited her artwork in galleries throughout the Northeast, including New York City’s Museum of Art and Design. Her work ranges from the famous outdoor cow parade exhibit in Boston to editorial illustrations for Political Publications. Natasha holds BA in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut.
For more of Natasha's work please go to: http://artns.us - Bohdan Vandiak
Established Ukrainian artist Bohdan Vandiak is a painter, sculptor and photographer. He studied sculpture at the School of Fine Arts of Lviv (Ukraine) and later furthered his studies in St. Petersburg (Russia).
Please visit http://www.acagallery.com for more of Vandiak's work
* "...Ukrainian American community considers it extremely important that a monument to the millions of innocent victims of the Famine-Genocide be built in our nation's capital. Standing in Washington, D.C., a symbol of democracy and liberty, the monument will serve as a reminder to all who have, or continue to, suffer under oppressive regimes. It is crucial that such chapters of world history be known and remembered." Michael Sawkiw Jr. (President of Ukrainian Congress Committee of America)