Pavlo Kerestey

Pavlo Kerestey (1962) is a Ukrainian painter and a prominent representative of the "New Wave" movement in Zakarpattia. He is known for his unconventional approach to form, content, and technique. He currently resides in Munich and Reading. His works in traditional genres often carry a deep philosophical subtext, exploring the boundaries between imagery and text, the real and the abstract.

In Kerestey's work, the idea of sensory interaction with reality plays a crucial role, manifesting through the interplay of forms, signs, and symbols. His style is distinguished by compositional freedom, fluid lines, and the use of ambiguous visual codes.

The painting «Untitled» resembles a winter landscape in terms of its composition, yet it also contains allusions to social and cultural contexts while reflecting the artist’s personal state during a period of transition and exploration.

The late 1980s was a time of global transformations that also influenced the artistic discourse. For Kerestey, this period was marked by a deepening exploration of painterly form, where experimentation became a means of expressing new ideas and pushing beyond the traditional understanding of imagery. This painting captivates with its conveyed sense of freedom, reflecting the spirit of an era of change and a profound philosophical subtext.