Vasyl Hudak

Vasyl Hudak (1941-2023) — was a Ukrainian ceramic artist and educator, a distinctive representative of the Lviv art school. He studied under renowned modernists: Roman Selskyi, Karl Zvirynskyi, and Zenovii Flynta.

His style balances between realistic depiction and decorative interpretation, where color and form play a crucial role in creating a unique mood. His compositions are often filled with contrasts, rhythmic lines, and smooth transitions that add a sense of movement and harmony.

City. Hurzuf captures an urban landscape infused with the distinct atmosphere of the Crimean climate. There is a harmony between the natural environment and architecture, where color solutions convey the state of space and the interconnection between natural elements. The composition has a dynamic quality that allows the viewer to immerse themselves in the urban setting of Hurzuf, experiencing its rhythm and character.

The late 1980s in Hudak’s work marked a period of deeper exploration of landscape as a form of expressing not only visible space but also inner states. His works from this time do not simply depict locations but convey their mood, making them particularly expressive and emotionally rich.