Artists Exhibited in Past Shows
Nina Bilynsky
Nina Bilynsky, a Ukrainian-American artist residing in Philadelphia. Her work is an exercise in identity-analysis, touching on themes of Americanism, ethnicity, tradition and family.
Mind TV Video: PhillyArts with Nina Bilynsky
Irene Bojczuk
Irene Bojczuk is a first generation Ukrainian-American, residing in Philadelphia. She studied photography at Philadelphia Community College and uses the medium to explore and express what she finds visually fascinating in the environment around her. Her interest in photography blossomed during a solo trip to Arizona where she found herself using a camera for the first time in a new way—to share her experiences while traveling alone. "We all have a need to share our perceptions and perspectives. Whether we find the way to share it through words or images or deeds, there is a sense of fulfillment and completion that comes from sharing what we see or how we see it."
Mykhailo Danylovych
Mykhailo Danylovych was born in Lviv Ukraine. He began his studies at the Ivan Trush College of Fine Arts and continued his education at the Kyiv Academy of Fine Arts. Currently he resides in the Philadelphia area. Mykhailo works in different media including painting on glass, computer graphics, oil paintings on canvas, and murals. Mykhailo's works may be seen in private collections in Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany, Holland, and the United States.
Luke Dubas
Luke was born and raised in northern New Jersey, currently residing in Philadelphia, in the Fairmount area. Always having an interest in photography, Luke took to the art in earnest in 2004, predominately photographing landscapes, leaning towards night photography. "I have been fortunate to visit some very picturesque areas including Hawaii and Newport, RI. I have experience in both film and digital, but I prefer to shoot with my full manual Pentax K-1000's for the ability to have complete control over the shot."
Dorian Fedkiw
Dorian Fedkiw was born in Parma, Ohio where he began his creative exploration at the age of five after receiving his first sketch book from his mother. From that moment on, he pursued art as a career, and would graduate from Kent State University in 2002 with a Bachelors of Fine and Professional Arts specializing in Printmaking. In 2003 to 2006, Dorian studied Art Therapy at Seton Hill University, receiving a Masters Degree in Art Therapy specializing in Counseling. Dorian delves into his creative process producing artwork via an array of modalities such as printmaking, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. He currently resides in Philadelphia. He has partaken in multiple group and solo exhibits throughout his career, and his artwork can be found in private collections as well as in several publications.
Oleh Roman Hasiuk
Oleh Roman Hasiuk, is a designer of print and web, as well as tattoos, furniture, jewelry, wallpaper, typefaces and clothing. Also, he is a printmaker and sculptor.
Mind TV Video: PhillyArts with Roman Hasiuk
Yuriy S. Horechyy
Born in Ukraine, under the Soviet Union, Yuriy's first introduction to photography was through a gift from his a camera, a Lomo (Smena). In middle school, Yuriy joined the photography club and very quickly learned how to take pictures that turn moments into memories. At university, he approached photography more seriously, taking pictures for the collage newspaper. "This experience taught me that breath taking pictures can disappear in a second. And if you are not there to take them, you lost them forever". Emigrating to the US in 2000, Yuriy's profession as an installation engineer provides him the opportunity to pursue his art as a traveling photographer. His work has been exhibited at the Ukrainian League of Philadelphia in 2007 and he is the recipient of several awards: National Photo Awards Annual Photo contest 2005 and 2006, and the Photographer's Forum Magazine 25th Annual Photography Contest 2005.
Andrij Korchynsky
Andrij Korchynsky was born in Lviv, Ukraine, where he began his studies at the Ivan Trush College of Fine Arts. Andrij continued his education at the Lviv Academy of Fine Arts and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1990. In 2000-2002 he studied printmaking at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently he resides in the Philadelphia. Andrij mainly works in painting, printmaking and computer graphics. His works can be found in private and public collections, and have been exhibited in numerous galleries in Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Israel, Canada, the United States, and Japan.
Taras Lewyckyj
Taras Lewyckyj, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, studied fine arts at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art both in Philadelphia and abroad in Rome, Italy, earning degrees in painting and sculpture. He also studied Byzantine iconography at the Accademia di Belle Arti, Rome, Italy. Taras was the Founding Partner of the Philadelphia graphic design firm Optik Nerv. His artistic endeavors as Creative Director have included international fashion design, product design, advertising, brand development, film and video production. Taras’ designs have been exhibited worldwide and his artwork is displayed in numerous museums and private collections.
Halyna Mizak
Halyna Mizak, currently living in the Philadelphia area, she completed her higher education in Lviv, Ukraine. Her favorite art mediums are graphics and ink/oil on glass.
Christina Oddo
“The allure of the natural world has been a part of my life ever since I can remember. It has called for me to explore it, experience it and soak in all that it has to offer. I never take it for granted and celebrate anytime I have to be in it. These strong feelings for the natural world give me the passion to explore all its nuances through my pastel paintings. Pastels are my medium of choice because I can directly apply them to paper or board, which allow me to work hands-on when applying color and blending my paintings. The unique look of my paintings is due to the thin application of pastels and the use of a dark background, which give my paintings a luminous quality. I create pastel paintings, not only for the process and the final result, but to capture a moment in time to share with the viewer. A moment in time that creates a sense of serenity and peace which can be treasured forever. I hope to bring all of nature’s splendor to you through my gift of artistic expression in my pastel paintings.”
Lucy Oleksyuk
Lucy Oleksyuk was born in Kolomiya Ukraine. In 1980 she received Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Lviv Academy of Fine Arts in Lviv, Ukraine. Lucy is a designer and creates her own unique collections by incorporating the elements of Ukrainian folk art in her contemporary designs.
Vera Partem
Vera was born in Lviv, Ukraine, emigrating to the US fifteen years ago. Although Vera was involved in art and painting since early childhood, she discovered her passion for photography quite accidentally when her family and friends began to notice her recurring talent. She studied art history as a way to bring artistic design to her photographic images, specializing in landscape, nature and commercial photography. "I have a life perspective rich in many different cultures and personal experiences. My love for travel can only be matched by my desire to capture the unique flavor of each city and country I visit with my camera the people, the architecture, the culture and the magnificent views." Vera's works have been acquired by the Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel for a permanent exhibition and have been featured in the Oprah.com February 2009 online issue.
John Wernega
John Wernega has a passion for color and form. He sees the world as art and thrives on capturing it in his photography. John’s nighttime photos capture bright, vivid colors from illuminated buildings, statues, and skylines. Many of John’s photos have a golden hue caused by the lighting of a sunset. John also finds cheer in cloudy overcasts, since they bring out the rich colors in floral shots. He often includes reflections from water in his photographs and finds satisfaction in working with puddles, since they are nearly free of ripples. John never uses Photoshop or adds colors digitally. However, he occasionally uses colored filters to embellish nighttime scenes. Most of his work represents the natural colors of the light shining at the time.
Dimitri K. Woznyj
Dimitri K. Woznyj, states “I’m a doodler. I have always been a doodler. That was the only way that I was able to sit through school… I also got really into rap and hip-hop music, which I think influenced a lot of my artwork”.
Mind TV Video: PhillyArts with the Ukrainian League and Dimitri Woznyj
Maria Woznyj
Maria Woznyj is a graphic artist and jewelry designer.She utilizes elements from her collection of vintage and antique jewelry, as well as hand-made beads from around the world to create one-of-a-kind, eclectic and timeless pieces.
Christine Zelinsky
Christine Zelinsky, born in Lviv-Rudno, Ukraine, received her MFA Degree in design from the Basel School of Design in Switzerland. While practicing and teaching design in both Switzerland and the U.S., in the late 1970’s, Christine was invited to develop and direct a graphic design oriented Drawing Program for the Graphic Design Department of the Philadelphia Collage of Art, now the University of the Arts, from where she retired in 2007. Parallel to her teaching responsibilities, Chris continued her free lance design practice. As an artist, she exhibited her large-scale drawings and ceramics internationally and her work is found in private collections in Europe and the U.S.
