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The Essence of My Art

The Essence of My Art

I was born on the 4th of September 1970 in Kyiv, into the Krasytsky family - an artistic dynasty. My mother, Sofia Krasytska, was a graphic artist. My grandmother, Halyna Krasytska, was an artist as well. My great-grandfather, Photiy Krasytsky (24 (12 O.S.) .08.1873 - 02.06.1944), was a famous Ukrainian artist, painter and graphic artist, also grand-nephew of Taras Shevchenko.

After completing my master’s degree at Kyiv National University of Culture (1988-1993), I began traveling and discovering other cultures. This became my main profession: since 2002 I have been professionally engaged in the travel industry (in 2007 I graduated the Kyiv University of Tourism).

I started getting familiar with paints and brushes and subsequently began painting, on my own at the end of 2012. My first artworks were little watercolor paintings. Only at the age of 43, after several drawing lessons, when I came into possession of professional oil paints, their smell did the job… my journey as an artist began. I fell in love with painting. I draw everywhere: at home, in my garden, in the office. Even on vacation while traveling, drawing paints are a ‘must have’ in my suitcase.

What inspires me and my artwork is the beauty of nature and its living creatures. My oil paintings cover several genres: landscapes, animals, portraits and marina. I aim to show how to appreciate the beauty of life through art.

Today, numerous works of mine are in Ukraine, some of them in museums at permanent exhibitions. In Ukraine, I also held master classes where I shared my personal experience. In Geneva, as a volunteer, I continue to teach people to master the technique of working with oil paints.

Exhibitions

Solo Exhibitions

  1. 2018-2019 - “My Life in Colorful Hues”
    National Reserve “Taras Shevchenko’s Homeland”, Moryntsi, Ukraine

  2. 2018 - “Descendants of Fotiy Krasytsky”
    Museum of One Street, Kyiv, Ukraine

  3. 2018 - “Sources of Inspiration”
    Taras Shevchenko Museum, Branch: “Khata na Priortsi”, Kyiv, Ukraine

  4. 2019 - “Animal World of Mila Karpenko”
    Taras Shevchenko Museum, Branch: “Khata na Priortsi”, Kyiv, Ukraine

  5. 2016-2024 - Permanent Exhibition
    Joint exhibition with students’ works
    Exhibition Hall-Museum of “Suzirya” Library, Kyiv, Ukraine

  6. 2021-2022 - Solo Exhibition
    “Obolon ART” Hall, Obolon City Administration, Kyiv, Ukraine

  7. 2019 - “Shevchenko’s Family Line Lives On”
    Conference Hall of Taras Shevchenko Museum, Kaniv, Ukraine

Group & International Exhibitions

  1. 2023 - Students’ Exhibition
    Organized exhibition of 20 students’ works
    “Crayons de Soleil” Art School, Geneva, Switzerland

  2. 2022 - “Solidarity with Ukraine” Charity Exhibition
    “Città Metropolitana di Bari”, Bari, Italy

  3. 2025 - “Éclats d’Espoir”
    Ferme Sarasin, Geneva, Switzerland
    Upcoming exhibition


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ВИСТАВКИ

Персональні виставки

  1. 2018-2019 - Національний заповідник «Батьківщина Тараса Шевченка»
    Персональна виставка художніх робіт «Моє життя у барвах кольорових» м. Моринці, Україна

  2. 2018 - «Нащадки Фотія Красицького»
    Музей «Однієї вулиці», Київ, Україна

  3. 2018 - «Джерела натхнення»
    Музей «Тараса Шевченка», філіал: «Хата на Приорці», Київ, Україна

  4. 2019 - «Tворинний світ Міли Карпенко»
    Музей «Тараса Шевченка», філіал: «Хата на Приорці», Київ, Україна

  5. 2016-2024 - Постійна персональна виставка
    Разом з роботами учнів
    Виставковий зал-музей Бібліотеки «Сузір’я», Київ, Україна

  6. 2021-2022 - Персональна виставка
    Зал «Obolon ART» Оболонська Адміністрація Міста, Київ, Україна

  7. 2019 - «Шевченковому роду – нема переводу»
    Конференц-зал музею «Тараса Шевченка», м. Канів, Україна

Групові та міжнародні виставки

  1. 2023 - Виставка робіт учнів
    Організовано виставку робіт 20 учнів у художній школі «Crayons de Soleil», м. Женева

  2. 2022 - Благодійна виставка «Солідарність з Україною»
    «Città Metropolitana di Bari», місто Барі, Італія

  3. 2025 - «Éclats d’Espoir»
    Ферма Саразен, Женева, Швейцарія
    Майбутня виставка