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Artemiy Prysyazhnyuk — prominent Ukrainian artist and monumentalist. He dedicated himself to the realms of monumental art, artistic weaving, easel painting, and sculpture, showcasing a remarkable breadth of talent. As his career progressed, Prysyazhnyuk ventured into the realm of non-figurative art, marking a significant shift in his creative direction. This later period of his work explores the nuances and complexities of abstract painting, solidifying his status as a versatile and innovative artist
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Artemiy Prysyazhnyuk — prominent Ukrainian artist and monumentalist. He dedicated himself to the realms of monumental art, artistic weaving, easel painting, and sculpture, showcasing a remarkable breadth of talent.
- Painting in the restaurant "Dniester" (1980)
- Mosaic "Bloom, Bukovyna!" (1982, co-authored with Ivan Vihrenko)
- Painting "Art of Kyivan Rus" (1983)
- Triptych tapestry "Music" (1988)
- Tapestry diptych "Harmony" (1988)
- Canvas "Who will protect us" (1988)
- Canvas "Boarding" (1988)
- Tapestry "Noon (Dedication to parents)" (1989)
- Canvas "In Memory of the Unborn" (1990)
- Canvas "At the Threshold" (1990)
- Canvas "Chernivtsi. August 88" (1990)
- Tapestry "Curtain" (1990)
- Tapestry "Golden Fleece" (1990)
- Canvas "Day of Sorrow" (1990)
- Canvas "Dream" (1990)
- Canvas "Still Life" (1990)
- Canvas "Formation" (1990)
- Canvas "Awakening" (1990)
- Canvas "Stritennya" (1991)
- Canvas "Inspiration" (1991)
- Memorial plaque to Pavlo Kaspruk (1992)
- Canvas "Guardian Angel" (1992)
- Memorial plaque to Yevgeny Hakman (1993)
- Memorial plaque to Oleg Olzhych (1998)
- Canvas "And Joy and Sadness" (2000)
- Canvas "Bless, God" (2008)
- Canvas "Serhiy Paradzhanov in the Rays of Glory" (2008)
- Canvas "Knights of the Red Rue" (2009)
- Memorial plaque to Nazarii Yaremchuk (2012)
- Canvas "Balance of Feelings" (2014)
- Canvas "Gravitational Field" (2015)
- Canvas "Flood of Peace" (2015)
- Canvas "Such Mood" (2015)
- Canvas "Heavenly Sphere" (2015)
- Canvas "Color Intersection" (2015)
- Canvas "Stop a moment" (2016)
- Canvas "Slowly" (2016).
After graduating from the Lviv Institute in 1979, he moved to Chernivtsi, where he started working at the Art Fund of the Chernivtsi Union of Artists of Ukraine. His first work was a painting in the restaurant "Dniester" (1980). Subsequently, the monumental cycle "Art of Kyivan Rus" was performed in the restaurant "Kyiv" (1983).
In 1982, he created the mosaic "Bloom, Bukovyno!" (ukrainian: "Квітуй, Буковино!") in Chernivtsi.
In 1986, Prysyazhnyukexecuted a monumental engraving on the facade of the House of Culture in the village of Tarashany, Chernivtsi Oblast. At the same time, the artist was actively engaged in self-education in the direction of modernist artistic practices.
In the late 1980s, Artemiy Prysiazhniuk, while experiencing a peak in his creative journey, produced a significant number of sketches for monumental works. Dozens of mosaic panels, murals, stained glass, and tapestries remained unrealized due to the economic crisis and the subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union. The majority of these sketches have been preserved and are held within the artist's family collection. During those years, Artemiy Prysyazhnyukreceived the most recognition for his works in the field of artistic weaving. In his tapestries. In 1990, a large-scale curtain was woven in the technique of artistic weaving, serving its conceptual and size purpose, for the Municipal House of Culture in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv Oblast.
After graduating from the Lviv Institute in 1979, he moved to Chernivtsi, where he started working at the Art Fund of the Chernivtsi Union of Artists of Ukraine. His first work was a painting in the restaurant "Dniester" (1980). Subsequently, the monumental cycle "Art of Kyivan Rus" was performed in the restaurant "Kyiv" (1983).
In 1982, he created the mosaic "Bloom, Bukovyno!" (ukrainian: "Квітуй, Буковино!") in Chernivtsi.
In 1986, Prysyazhnyukexecuted a monumental engraving on the facade of the House of Culture in the village of Tarashany, Chernivtsi Oblast. At the same time, the artist was actively engaged in self-education in the direction of modernist artistic practices.
In the late 1980s, Artemiy Prysiazhniuk, while experiencing a peak in his creative journey, produced a significant number of sketches for monumental works. Dozens of mosaic panels, murals, stained glass, and tapestries remained unrealized due to the economic crisis and the subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union. The majority of these sketches have been preserved and are held within the artist's family collection. During those years, Artemiy Prysyazhnyukreceived the most recognition for his works in the field of artistic weaving. In his tapestries. In 1990, a large-scale curtain was woven in the technique of artistic weaving, serving its conceptual and size purpose, for the Municipal House of Culture in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv Oblast.
In 1982, he created the mosaic "Bloom, Bukovyno!" (ukrainian: "Квітуй, Буковино!") in Chernivtsi.
In 1986, Prysyazhnyukexecuted a monumental engraving on the facade of the House of Culture in the village of Tarashany, Chernivtsi Oblast. At the same time, the artist was actively engaged in self-education in the direction of modernist artistic practices.
In the late 1980s, Artemiy Prysiazhniuk, while experiencing a peak in his creative journey, produced a significant number of sketches for monumental works. Dozens of mosaic panels, murals, stained glass, and tapestries remained unrealized due to the economic crisis and the subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union. The majority of these sketches have been preserved and are held within the artist's family collection. During those years, Artemiy Prysyazhnyukreceived the most recognition for his works in the field of artistic weaving. In his tapestries. In 1990, a large-scale curtain was woven in the technique of artistic weaving, serving its conceptual and size purpose, for the Municipal House of Culture in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv Oblast.
After graduating from the Lviv Institute in 1979, he moved to Chernivtsi, where he started working at the Art Fund of the Chernivtsi Union of Artists of Ukraine. His first work was a painting in the restaurant "Dniester" (1980). Subsequently, the monumental cycle "Art of Kyivan Rus" was performed in the restaurant "Kyiv" (1983).
In 1982, he created the mosaic "Bloom, Bukovyno!" (ukrainian: "Квітуй, Буковино!") in Chernivtsi.
In 1986, Prysyazhnyukexecuted a monumental engraving on the facade of the House of Culture in the village of Tarashany, Chernivtsi Oblast. At the same time, the artist was actively engaged in self-education in the direction of modernist artistic practices.
In the late 1980s, Artemiy Prysiazhniuk, while experiencing a peak in his creative journey, produced a significant number of sketches for monumental works. Dozens of mosaic panels, murals, stained glass, and tapestries remained unrealized due to the economic crisis and the subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union. The majority of these sketches have been preserved and are held within the artist's family collection. During those years, Artemiy Prysyazhnyukreceived the most recognition for his works in the field of artistic weaving. In his tapestries. In 1990, a large-scale curtain was woven in the technique of artistic weaving, serving its conceptual and size purpose, for the Municipal House of Culture in Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv Oblast.
From the 1990s, Artemiy Prysyazhnyukshifted his focus to painting and worked in various genres and techniques, striving for greater artistic freedom. Works from this period demonstrate the artist's transition towards a more abstract representation of the forms of the real world, embracing heightened decorative elements and two-dimensionality. These works are constructed with a clarity of linear rhythms, a purist simplicity, and expressive contours. The painted surfaces of these pieces acquire pronounced textures.
Along with paintings, he created a number of memorial plaques to famous Bukovyna and Ukrainian figures.
Along with paintings, he created a number of memorial plaques to famous Bukovyna and Ukrainian figures.
The works of the 2000s – 2010s increasingly demonstrate reflecting emotional states and perceiving contemporary events through associations, the interplay of color spots, the play of diverse textures, and forms, etc.
During this period, Prysiazhniuk's works demonstrate transition to abstract compositions. His distinct recognizable artistic style takes shape, where texture becomes an integral component of color, and layers of paint add depth and complexity.
Artemiy Prysyazhnyukalso worked on minimalistic pieces.
In 2012, Artemiy Prysyazhnyukwas diagnosed with an incurable illness. As a result of a risky surgery and a complex multi-stage treatment, he managed to live for almost five more years. He continued to work and created a series of non-figurative paintings. This period is marked the most productive stage of realizing his painting concepts.
Artemiy Prysyazhnyukalso worked on minimalistic pieces.
In 2012, Artemiy Prysyazhnyukwas diagnosed with an incurable illness. As a result of a risky surgery and a complex multi-stage treatment, he managed to live for almost five more years. He continued to work and created a series of non-figurative paintings. This period is marked the most productive stage of realizing his painting concepts.
Biography
Artemii Prysiazhniuk, born on September 14, 1947, in the quaint village of Kruglik in Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine, carved a distinguished path as a monumentalist and artist, leaving an indelible mark on the Ukrainian art scene until his passing on February 12, 2017, in Chernivtsi. His early forays into monumental art, artistic weaving, easel painting, and sculpture laid the groundwork for a prolific career that would see him embrace non-figurative painting in his later years, establishing him as a leading figure in this genre. Prysiazhniuk's contributions were recognized through his involvement in numerous exhibitions at regional, national, and international levels, and his works are treasured not only in prestigious Ukrainian museums like the Chernivtsi Art Museum and the Volodymyr Ivasyuk Memorial Museum but also in private collections globally.
Educated initially at Krugletska Secondary School, Prysiazhniuk transitioned to a role as a school art teacher post-graduation in 1965. His formal art education began at the Vyzhnytsia School of Applied Arts (now the College of Applied Arts named after Vasyl Shkriblyak) from 1967 to 1971, where he immersed himself in the artistic design of metals and plastics industrial products. This period was crucial for developing his skills in sculpture, engraving, and wood carving.
Prysiazhniuk's professional journey took a significant turn when he joined the design bureau of the Khmelnytsky Transformer Plant post-graduation. However, his definitive artistic direction began to take shape in 1972 at the Chernivtsi Art Production Plant, where he engaged deeply with sculpture, engraving, and stained glass, leading to significant contributions to the field.
His academic pursuits continued at the Lviv State Institute of Applied and Decorative Art between 1974 and 1979, where he graduated with honors. Influenced by prominent artists such as Danilo Dovboshynsky and Karl Zvirynsky, Prysiazhniuk's work during this period showed a growing inclination towards modernist practices, setting the stage for his later explorations in non-figurative art.
The 1980s were a period of intense creativity for Prysiazhniuk. Moving to Chernivtsi, he created notable works like the mosaic "Bloom, Bukovyno!" and the monumental engraving at the House of Culture in Tarashany. Despite the economic crisis and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left many of his projects unrealized, Prysiazhniuk's reputation as a master weaver and artist continued to grow.
The 1990s marked a shift towards painting, with Prysiazhniuk exploring abstract forms and demonstrating a penchant for decorative elements, linear rhythms, and expressive contours. This era saw him create memorial plaques to prominent Bukovynian and Ukrainian figures, further diversifying his artistic output.
From 2000 onwards, Prysiazhniuk's work reflected a deep emotional engagement with contemporary events, characterized by a dynamic interplay of colors, textures, and forms. His transition to abstract compositions became more pronounced, culminating in a period of exceptional productivity despite a diagnosis of an incurable illness in 2012. The courage with which he faced his condition allowed him to continue creating art, making the last years of his life some of his most fruitful.
Artemii Vasylyovych Prysiazhniuk's legacy as an Honored Artist of Ukraine and a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine is a testament to his significant contributions to Ukrainian art. His journey from a village in Chernivtsi to national acclaim is a narrative of dedication, innovation, and an unyielding passion for artistic expression.
Educated initially at Krugletska Secondary School, Prysiazhniuk transitioned to a role as a school art teacher post-graduation in 1965. His formal art education began at the Vyzhnytsia School of Applied Arts (now the College of Applied Arts named after Vasyl Shkriblyak) from 1967 to 1971, where he immersed himself in the artistic design of metals and plastics industrial products. This period was crucial for developing his skills in sculpture, engraving, and wood carving.
Prysiazhniuk's professional journey took a significant turn when he joined the design bureau of the Khmelnytsky Transformer Plant post-graduation. However, his definitive artistic direction began to take shape in 1972 at the Chernivtsi Art Production Plant, where he engaged deeply with sculpture, engraving, and stained glass, leading to significant contributions to the field.
His academic pursuits continued at the Lviv State Institute of Applied and Decorative Art between 1974 and 1979, where he graduated with honors. Influenced by prominent artists such as Danilo Dovboshynsky and Karl Zvirynsky, Prysiazhniuk's work during this period showed a growing inclination towards modernist practices, setting the stage for his later explorations in non-figurative art.
The 1980s were a period of intense creativity for Prysiazhniuk. Moving to Chernivtsi, he created notable works like the mosaic "Bloom, Bukovyno!" and the monumental engraving at the House of Culture in Tarashany. Despite the economic crisis and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left many of his projects unrealized, Prysiazhniuk's reputation as a master weaver and artist continued to grow.
The 1990s marked a shift towards painting, with Prysiazhniuk exploring abstract forms and demonstrating a penchant for decorative elements, linear rhythms, and expressive contours. This era saw him create memorial plaques to prominent Bukovynian and Ukrainian figures, further diversifying his artistic output.
From 2000 onwards, Prysiazhniuk's work reflected a deep emotional engagement with contemporary events, characterized by a dynamic interplay of colors, textures, and forms. His transition to abstract compositions became more pronounced, culminating in a period of exceptional productivity despite a diagnosis of an incurable illness in 2012. The courage with which he faced his condition allowed him to continue creating art, making the last years of his life some of his most fruitful.
Artemii Vasylyovych Prysiazhniuk's legacy as an Honored Artist of Ukraine and a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine is a testament to his significant contributions to Ukrainian art. His journey from a village in Chernivtsi to national acclaim is a narrative of dedication, innovation, and an unyielding passion for artistic expression.