Sergey Malish
Sergey Malysh was born in 1965 in Krivoy Rog, graduated from the graphic arts department of the Kharkov Pedagogical University. Since 1990, he has been actively involved in creative work, and since 1995, participation in regional and Ukrainian exhibitions has become a significant part of his creative path.
Sergey is often called a 'storyteller artist', known for his unique style and ability to create fictional worlds in his thematic and narrative paintings. His works are instantly recognizable, each telling its own story and evoking a special atmosphere. His paintings leave an intriguing sense of mystery, as if they were discovered in a dusty attic full of forgotten secrets.
His artistic approach is distinguished by a restrained color palette and soft tonal transitions, where the boundaries between forms are artfully blurred. His compositions are often symmetrical, and his color schemes include rich shades of brown, warm gold and muted greens, blues and pinks. The characters of Malysh are fabulous and whimsical, often adorned with elaborate headdresses and period costumes. These characters, whether angels, masked women or fantastic boys and girls, seem to come from dreams, each of them endowed with attributes reminiscent of their special history.
Sergey Malysh's paintings resemble old illustrations, enveloping us in the charm of forgotten fairy tales and childhood fantasies. His works transport viewers to enchanted worlds, leaving a lasting impression. Sergey's paintings are in private collections in Ukraine, the USA and Israel.
From Sergey Malysh:
'Walking along the path of life, we are all pilgrims, stopping to reflect on the world around us. Sometimes we disrupt the natural course of things. Do we ever think about the final destination? Every step we take is written in the book of life - our personal history. At the end of this journey, we will read this book, perhaps with shame, and perhaps without. My paintings are reflections of these journeys - fragments of experience and fantasy, sometimes awkward or absurd. Or maybe... it was all just a dream?'
