Volodymyr Strelnikov

Volodymyr Strelnikov (1939) is a Ukrainian painter and a prominent representative of the Odesa underground art scene. He currently resides in Munich, Germany. He studied under Teofil Frayerman, Pavlo Volokydin, and Danylo Krayniev. His work explores abstraction, conceptual painting, and symbolic figurativeness, focusing on the themes of time, space, and human presence.

His style is distinguished by minimalistic forms, a refined color palette, and attention to texture. He creates images reminiscent of ancient signs, symbols, or fragments of archaic script, thus establishing a dialogue between the past and the present. His works contain references to ancient civilizations, mythology, and ritual systems, which he interprets through an abstract artistic language.

"Archetypes of Ancient Cultures" is a painting that explores the connection between ancient symbols and contemporary artistic thought. Abstract forms resemble sacred signs or ornaments of lost civilizations, creating the impression of an ancient message. The composition conveys the energy of time and a sense of mythological continuity.