Mykola Zhuravel | A Walk in Sunflowers

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Mykola Zhuravel, “Mariupol’s Madonna,” 2022

oil on canvas (courtesy of the Gallery)

Mykola Zhuravel is a prolific and an important contemporary Ukrainian artist, currently based in Toronto. In his works, he defies conventional boundaries between painting and sculpture, performance, and installation art. He intricately weaves nature into his creations, crafting vibrant monuments that symbolise humanity’s connection to the Earth.

Zhuravel explores the potential harmony between Earth and mankind, often addressing the barriers humanity has erected against such unity. Through his ambitious style, Zhuravel presents a captivating series of living images that depict a visionary utopia. By transcending mere documentation and skillfully blends elements of surrealistic grotesqueness and nostalgia, he delves into the realms of metaphor and fantasy.