Метка: Expressionism

The Red Cardinal - a symbol of family happiness and vitality Animals

The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness…

This is the Red or Virginia Cardinal. For modern Americans, this crested red bird is an integral part of Christmas, and it has been chosen as the official symbol of seven states (Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina).
Native Americans made the cardinal the hero of their fairy tales. Some tribes believed that the wolf gave the bird its bright, distinctive colouring in gratitude for saving its sight. The Cherokee believed that the red bird was the child of the Sun. In the Christian context, both the blood of Jesus and cardinals are used as symbols of life force, and this life force is eternal. Scripture clearly states: ‘By his blood we are freed from sin, so that we may serve the living God, glorify Him and rejoice in Him forever.’ Therefore, red cardinals represent life, hope and restoration in Christianity.
Nowadays, these birds are depicted on postcards, tableware and household items. They are a true symbol of family happiness, comfort and steadfastness. After all, these small, lively cardinals do not leave their native places even in winter, and even in the cold season they stay together as a pair.
Their songs are a set of very beautiful, ringing trills, vaguely reminiscent of the song of a nightingale, for which they are often called the Virginia nightingale.

  • The Red Cardinal - a symbol of family happiness and vitality
    The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality
  • The Red Cardinal - a symbol of family happiness and vitality
    The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up
  • The Red Cardinal - a symbol of family happiness and vitality
    The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up
  • The Red Cardinal - a symbol of family happiness and vitality
    The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up
  • The Red Cardinal - a symbol of family happiness and vitality
    The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up. Signature of the artist

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TITLE: The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: А3 (29.5х42cm)
TECHNIQUES: Acrylic, Gold and silver potal
RELATED THEMES: Animals (Burds)
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska144

The Romance of Paris City landscape

The Romance of Paris

The romance of Paris is a combination of places filled with a special magnetism in this unique city, such as the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and the bridges of the Seine, with cosy cafés, street artists and an artistic atmosphere, where lovers stroll through narrow streets, drink hot chocolate at Angel or watch the sunset from the Île de la Cité. Such places attract not only artists and lovers. Anyone who visits Paris is imbued with the special, romantic atmosphere of this city, whose main symbols, the Wall of Love, Pont des Arts, walks along the Seine, complemented by the atmosphere of the artists of Montmartre and the mysterious mass of the legendary Notre-Dame de Paris,  reinforce the romantic influence of the city, which, according to Balzac, has no equal in the Universe.

  • The Romance of Paris
    The Romance of Paris
  • The Romance of Paris
    The Romance of Paris. Close-up
  • The Romance of Paris
    The Romance of Paris. Close-up
  • The Romance of Paris
    The Romance of Paris. Close-up. Signature of the artist

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TITLE: The Romance of Paris
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 50х40cm
TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic undercoat
RELATED THEMES: City landscape
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska143

Kostełik Landscape

Kostełik (A small cathedral)

The painting depicts one of the unique temple structures in Ukraine.
The church from the village of Yazlivchik, Zolochivsky District, Lvov Region, built in 1936, has no name. The wooden structure on a high concrete base with a steep shingle roof is a unique example of the use of modernism in sacred architecture. A miniature hipped tower, rebuilt after destruction, with a wrought-iron cross is located above the square base of the entrance to the colourful building.
The church, or ‘kostełik’ (small cathedral), has no analogues either in Ukraine or abroad. The temple has preserved its original wooden altar in the form of a portal with Corinthian columns, crowned with an image of the ‘All-Seeing Eye of God’ in a sunbeam.
In 2013, the dilapidated and neglected temple was dismantled and moved to the Shevchenko Grove Museum of Folk Architecture and Life near Lvov. It was restored before being reassembled at the museum.

  • Kostełik
    Kostełik (A small cathedral)
  • Kostełik
    Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up
  • Kostełik
    Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up
  • Kostełik
    Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up. Signature of the artist

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TITLE: Kostełik (A small cathedral)
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 40х50cm
TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic undercoat
RELATED THEMES: Landscape, History, Architecture
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska135

Gopak - dance Ornament

Gopak — dance

Gopak is the hallmark of traditional Ukrainian folk dance originating in Zaporizhia.
It is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and choreography and is known throughout the world for its energy, dynamism and virtuoso jumps.
The name of the dance comes from the exclamation ‘gop!’ during its performance.
Its origins date back to the Cossack era, when it was performed as combat training, conveying a spirit of strength and courage.
Traditional Ukrainian folk instruments are used to perform the gopak. These include the violin, pipe, and tambourine. These instruments create a fast, energetic accompaniment that matches the dynamic nature of the dance.
The diptych ‘Gopak — Music and Dance’ is created in a modern interpretation and complemented by the femininity and lyricism of Ukrainian ornamentation, emphasising the importance of cultural heritage carried through the centuries.

  • Gopak - dance
    Gopak — dance
  • Gopak - dance
    Gopak — dance. Close-up
  • Gopak - dance
    Gopak — dance. Close-up
  • Gopak - dance
    Gopak — dance. Close-up
  • Gopak - dance
    Gopak — dance. Close-up. Signature of the artist
  • Gopak - dance
    Gopak — dance. Sidepiece. Close-up
  • Gopak - dance
    Gopak — dance. Frame option
  • Gopak — music and dance
    Gopak — music and dance. Diptych

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TITLE: Gopak — dance
Right part of the diptych «Gopak — music and dance»
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 50х70 cm
TECHNIQUES: Acrylic
RELATED THEMES: Ornament
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska141

Gopak - music Ornament

Gopak — music

Gopak is the hallmark of traditional Ukrainian folk dance originating in Zaporizhia.
It is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and choreography and is known throughout the world for its energy, dynamism and virtuoso jumps.
The name of the dance comes from the exclamation ‘gop!’ during its performance.
Its origins date back to the Cossack era, when it was performed as combat training, conveying a spirit of strength and courage.
Traditional Ukrainian folk instruments are used to perform the gopak. These include the violin, pipe, and tambourine. These instruments create a fast, energetic accompaniment that matches the dynamic nature of the dance.
The diptych ‘Gopak — Music and Dance’ is created in a modern interpretation and complemented by the femininity and lyricism of Ukrainian ornamentation, emphasising the importance of cultural heritage carried through the centuries.

  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music
  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music. Close-up
  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music. Close-up
  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music. Close-up
  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music. Close-up
  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music. Close-up. Signature of the artist
  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music. Sidepiece. Close-up
  • Gopak - music
    Gopak — music. Frame option
  • Gopak — music and dance
    Gopak — music and dance. Diptych

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TITLE: Gopak — music
Left part of the diptych «Gopak — music and dance»
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 50х70 cm
TECHNIQUES: Acrylic
RELATED THEMES: Ornament
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska140

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Inside the Colour News

Inside the Colour. The art exhibition in Kiev

My paintings are participating in the art exhibition ‘Inside the Colour,’ which is being held at the Central House of Artists in Kyiv. The grand opening took place on Saturday, 20 September. The exhibition is organised by the public organisation ‘Barvy Zhyttia’ (Colours of Life) and will run until 28 September. All are welcome to attend.

  • Inside the Colour
    Inside the Colour
  • Inside the Colour
    Inside the Colour
  • Inside the Colour
    At the grand opening of the exhibition
  • Inside the Colour
    At the grand opening of the exhibition
  • Inside the Colour
    At the grand opening of the exhibition
  • Inside the Colour
    Exhibition participant diploma

Paintings participating in the exhibition:
Fruity inspiration. Tropical fruit basket
Sunflower radiance bouquet in vase
Summer still life. The heady fragrance of summer
An unexpected guest. A rooster visiting the artist

the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’ News

The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’

On 2 August 2024, the Shostka Art Centre in Shostka, Sumy Oblast, hosted the opening of the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’ as part of the All-Ukrainian art project ‘Unconquered Ukraine’.
During the exhibition, 90 participants presented 190 works, united by the goal of showing the indomitable heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people in their struggle against the enemy.
The meeting was attended by the vice-president of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, artist, honoured worker of culture of Ukraine, associate professor Yurii Vakulenko, who noted that the Academy supports such projects that demonstrate the resilience of compatriots: «This exhibition uses art to show the spirit of those cities that were the first to suffer barbaric aggression. But this did not break the powerful inner strength of our people.» The National Academy of Arts of Ukraine also awarded the Mayor of Shostka, Mykola Noha, with the Grand Silver Medal.
The exhibition was organised by the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.

  • the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
    The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’ as part of the All-Ukrainian art project ‘Unconquered Ukraine’
  • Unconquered Borderlands
    Certificate of participation in the All-Ukrainian cultural and artistic project “Unconquered Borderlands”
  • the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
    The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
  • the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
    The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
  • the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
    The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
  • the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
    The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’. Grand opening
  • the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
    The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’. Grand opening
  • the art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’
    The art exhibition ‘Unconquered Borderlands’. Grand opening

The project partners are the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, and the Shostka City Council.
My painting ‘God, save the children, please!’ is participating in the exhibition.

Media coverage of the exhibition

News

The All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens

The All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens, filled with beauty, warmth, and a variety of colors, opened at the I.P. Kavaleridze Museum-Workshop.
The organizer of the project is BARVY ZHYTTIA (Colors of Life). Kyiv.
I invite everyone to visit the exhibition and be inspired by the creativity of contemporary artists.
Address: Kyiv, Andriivskyi Uzviz, 21.
The exhibition will run from July 30 to August 8

  • All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens
    All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens
  • All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens
    All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens. At the opening of the exhibition
  • All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens
    All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens
  • All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens
    All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens. Awarding of diplomas
  • All-Ukrainian exhibition Art Happens
    Exhibition participant diploma

Several of my works are presented at the event:
Fruity inspiration. Tropical fruit basket
Sunflower radiance bouquet in vase
Summer still life. The heady fragrance of summer
An unexpected guest. A rooster visiting the artist

Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder Landscape

Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder

In this painting, I tried to convey the power of nature through an expressionist-style depiction of a waterfall. Bright, contrasting colours create a sense of dynamic water flow crashing onto rocks, filling the space with energy and power. The image conveys a sense of lively movement and emotional tension, reflecting my impressions after visiting the famous waterfall. The painting invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the world of nature, full of power, beauty and constant movement.

I started this painting in August 2024, immediately after visiting Niagara Falls. But circumstances forced me to leave and leave the painting in the United States. Almost a year later, I was able to finish it. I relived the impressions of this magnificent sight and tried to transfer these impressions onto the canvas. I think it turned out quite well.

  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder. Close-up
  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder. Close-up
  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder. Close-up
  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder. Close-up. Signature of the artist
  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder. Signature of the artist
  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder. Backside signed by the artist
  • Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
    Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder. Sidepiece. Close-up
  • the birthday of BB Art Gallery.
    Diploma of participation in an art exhibition on the birthday of BB Art Gallery. Odessa

The painting is the participant of: the art exhibition on the birthday of BB Art Gallery, August 2025, Odessa; the international art exhibition ‘Art Without Borders’, held at the Dovzhenko Cultural Centre in Lviv from 13 October to 13 November 2025

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TITLE: Niagara Falls. The rainbow colours of a natural wonder
YEAR: 2024
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 60x30cm
TECHNIQUES: Acrylic
RELATED THEMES: Landscape painting
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska134

Still life with a jug Still life art

Still life with a jug

  • Still life with a jug
    Still life with a jug. Frame option
  • Still life with a jug
    Still life with a jug. Mat
  • Still life with a jug
    Still life with a jug. Close-up
  • Still life with a jug
    Still life with a jug. Close-up
  • Still life with a jug
    Still life with a jug
  • Still life with a jug
    Still life with a jug. Interior: Workplace with a picture on the wall

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TITLE: Still life with a jug
YEAR: 2021
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
TECHNIQUES: Watercolor
RELATED THEMES: Still life art
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Paper
FRAMING: No