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Painting

Tiberiy Silvashi

Blue

Year
2011
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
100 × 100 cm
Series
Painting

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About the Artwork

Blue is a characteristic example of the abstract painting of Tiberiy Silvashi, one of the leading figures in contemporary Ukrainian art.

Silvashi approaches colour not as a means of representing reality, but as an independent artistic reality in its own right. His work focuses on the relationship between colour, light, space, and time.

In his painting, blue becomes a space for contemplation and focused perception. The artwork neither tells a specific story nor depicts a recognizable subject. Instead, it invites viewers to move beyond the search for meaning and direct their attention towards their own visual experience.

Through layers of colour and their interaction, the artist creates a sense of depth and presence that extends beyond the physical boundaries of the canvas.

Blue therefore represents not only an exploration of the possibilities of abstract painting, but also a meditative encounter with colour as an autonomous artistic language.

About the Artist

Tiberiy Silvashi (born 1947, Mukachevo, Ukraine)

Tiberiy Silvashi is one of the most significant figures in contemporary Ukrainian abstract painting. His artistic practice represents a distinctive exploration of colour, light, space, and time, which become the primary elements of his artistic expression.

Silvashi is a pioneer of Ukrainian non-figurative painting and the founder of the influential artistic association Zhyvopysnyi Zapovidnyk (Painting Reserve). His approach is rooted in the belief that a painting does not need to represent external reality but can itself create a new space for visual and spiritual experience.

His work is characterized by intense fields of color, carefully considered layers of pigment, and a meditative atmosphere. In Silvashi's artistic philosophy, painting becomes a living process that unfolds over time, transforming the relationship between the artwork and the viewer.

In recognition of his contribution to the visual arts, Silvashi has received numerous awards, including the Taras Shevchenko National Prize in 2022.

His works are represented in prestigious public and private collections throughout Europe and the United States.

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