Artworks by Zakhar Shevchuk

Artist Statement:

Art, to me, is a profound exploration of the world that surrounds us—a journey of discovery, experience, and self-understanding. It is a medium through which I unravel the essence of things—their colors, forms, and the interplay between them. I believe in the power of simplicity, in the art of removing the excess and uncovering the necessary, much like a sculptor chisels away at stone.
In my paintings, I strive to distill forms to their purest essence, reaching a point where nothing else can be removed without sacrificing meaning. The "necessary" elements, as I perceive them, remain, serving as conduits for my impressions and self-reflections on the subject at hand. My aim is not to depict something specific but rather to transfer the emotions and thoughts evoked by the object onto the canvas.

I seek artistic forms that can boldly and vividly capture the essence of these feelings, rather than mere visual representation. In this pursuit, my work often exists on the precipice between figurative and abstract art—a place where emotions take precedence over strict visual interpretation.

Through my art, I invite viewers to embark on their own contemplative journeys, to interpret the subtleties and engage with the interplay of emotions and forms. Each brushstroke carries the weight of my perceptions, inviting you to join me in this exploration of the human experience.
Education:

2012-2017 – Master of Arts – National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (Kyiv, Ukraine);

2015 - Kyiv Academy of Media Arts (KAMA) (Contemporary Art);

2007-2012 – Odessa Arts College named after M.B. Grekov.

Exhibitions:

2016 – Laureate of the 6th National Painting Art Triennalle;

2015 – National Youth Exhibition dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine;

2015 – National Cultural Project, “Young Inspiration of Ukraine”;

2015 – National Art Project, “Historic Figures of the Future”;

2015 – International Art Project and Exhibition, Montenegro;

2015 – Laureate of the Olexander Murashko National Art Competition;

2014 – National Christmas exhibition;

2014 – Juried Exhibition “Crystal Palette”;

2013 – Permanent collection of the Zaporizhia Fine Arts Museum;

2013 – National Exhibition “Ukraine and Ukrainians: The Glorious Lands of the Cossacks”;

2012 – Young Artists group exhibition, Odesa, Ukraine.