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Illia Todurkin is a talented Ukrainian contemporary artist known for his diverse and innovative use of materials and techniques. His artistic practice spans across a wide range of mediums, including drawings, paintings, and monotype prints.

Summary of Illia Todurkin

Since 2022, the artist has been actively involved in artist residencies and exhibitions, gaining recognition as a member of the OSRZ 4 group in Lviv and the OSRZ 2 group in Odesa. He currently resides and works in Kyiv, continuing to develop his artistic practice.

Biography of Illia Todurkin

The artist was born on October 25, 2000, in Mariupol, Donetsk region. He embarked on a journey marked by resilience and creativity. After finishing school, he relocated to Kyiv, where he worked extensively while gradually immersing himself in art. He briefly enrolled at the National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture but left after six months.

Throughout his life, Illia has faced significant challenges, including persistent depression, and suicidal thoughts. He was sick a lot and suffered a certain number of operations. These experiences greatly affected Illia Todurkin’s art.

Todurkin’s paintings and other works have been featured in shows held in Kyiv and Lviv. In 2024, his work was presented in the “Preparing for Loss” exhibition at The Naked Room Gallery. 

Illia Todurkin’s Famous Paintings: Exploring His Expressive Vision

The artist is a master of versatility, weaving together diverse mediums and techniques. Among Todurkin’s original paintings, one stands out: “Pasha Chechushkov” (2020), created using mixed techniques. Illia Todurkin’s paintings for sale are available on the UFDA website. 

Illia has also produced numerous drawings, including “An Owner” (2022), “A Storage” (2018), “A Copy” (2018), “No Longer Owns” (2022), and “Yourself” (2022), among others. Additionally, the artwork of Illia Todurkin includes a lot of prints, such as “A Barn” (2021), “A Diary” (2021), and “A Letter” (2021).

Illia Todurkin’s Art Style

The artist approaches graphic arts and sculpture as practices for creating artifacts that reflect feelings or thoughts, possess qualities of memory, and become carriers of personal experience. The artist also practices altering or enhancing space, creating objects and drawings from situations or experiences. Illia Todurkin’s

One of the artist’s most recent exhibitions, "Preparation for Loss" at The Naked Room (2024), delved into his anticipation of losing his artworks and his development of a unique methodology for their preservation. He explored ways to protect his works from potential destruction. One method is the physical reproduction of objects as smaller replicas, reduced four times in size for easier storage and transport. Another method involves recreating the 3D sculptures in virtual space, allowing for interactive engagement and ensuring the works' survival in a digital form.