Preserving Heritage: Zakhar Shevchuk's Works Digitized by UFDA

Ukrainian Fund of Digitized Art continues its mission of digitizing and preserving Ukrainian art. Recently, we digitized works by the talented Ukrainian artist, lecturer, and curator Zakhar Shevchuk.

A leading figure in contemporary Ukrainian art, the artwork of Zakhar Shevchuk is easily recognizable for its bold colors and unexpected techniques. UFDA is proud to have his works preserved in its open online catalogue. 

The artist was born in 1992 in Polonne, Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. From 2007 to 2012, he studied at the Arts College named after M.B. Grekov in Odesa. Later, from 2012 to 2017, Zakhar attended the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, where he obtained a Master’s degree. 

Additionally, the artist completed the Contemporary Art Course Program at the Kyiv Academy of Media Arts (KAMA) in 2015. 

Since 2012, Zakhar Shevchuk has been participating in numerous art exhibitions in Ukraine and abroad. For example, he has participated in the Olexander Murashko National Art Competition (2015), VI and VII National Painting Art Triennales (2016 and 2019, respectively), and has received several awards and accolades, including the Grand Prix at Silver Easel (Open Student Contest in Painting) in Uzhhorod (2017) and the First Prize at Kyiv Art Fort (Painting Competition for Anatoliy Kryvolap Prize) in Kyiv (2017).

In his art, Zakhar Shevchuk combines figurative and abstract styles. His works appear to exist at the intersection of these two styles, prioritizing emotions over rigid visual representation. He employs bold color combinations, and his works are distinguished by unexpected techniques.

According to Zakhar, his goal is to convey on canvas the emotions and thoughts evoked by objects or events. The artist does not simply create visual representations of objects or specific things; he strives to communicate the feelings, emotions, and thoughts inspired by these objects or events.

UFDA has digitized more than 20 oil paintings by Zakhar Shevchuk. These masterpieces are now available for everyone to enjoy in exceptional quality.

The UFDA team remains dedicated to its mission of preserving and sharing Ukrainian art through digitization. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to expand our collection and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine.