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In the painting Fiery Signs [Vohnyani znaky] (plywood, oil, 1991, acquired for the Khmelnytskyi Regional Art Museum collection from the author in 1991), Volodymyr Tsyupko creates an emotionally charged, fiery abstract suggestion, temporarily abandoning his characteristic manner of rational engagement with planes and the balance of color masses. “Tsyupko belongs to those artists who embody their non-figurative visions methodically and consistently, controlling and checking emotions with reason. However, there are canvases filled with internal expression, created spontaneously, without prior preparation, when the artist’s brush is guided not by a calculating mind, but by a subconscious feeling—not by logic, but by intuition,” writes art historian and curator Liudmyla Tymofeyeva. The fiery orbs, which at first glance appear chaotically arranged, actually form a balanced and forcefully dynamic composition. One might suggest that the exhibited work reflects the author’s contemplation on the fateful events of 1991, when Ukraine restored its independence, as the native land and humanity have always been at the core of the artist’s creative focus.
Plywood, oil. 75 × 75
