Mykhailo Dzyndra

Mykhailo Dzyndra (1921-2006) was a prominent master of modernist sculpture and a notable representative of the New York group of Ukrainian artists. During World War II, he studied at the Lviv School of Applied Arts under the guidance of Bohdan Mukhin and Ivan Severa. In 1944, he emigrated, living in Czechoslovakia, Germany, and the United States, where he developed his unique artistic style.

Dzyndra is considered an innovator in global sculpture of the second half of the 20th century: he introduced unique forms of organic abstraction and associative social imagery. He experimented with materials, creating landscape sculptures from construction mesh and cement.

The artwork "Abstraction" reflects the later stage of his creative journey, during which he focused on the interaction between space, material, and artistic idea. The composition is structured in a way that the form operates on the level of pure plasticity, creating a balance between order and improvisation. The dynamics of lines and volumes generate a sense of movement, transforming the piece into a multidimensional visual object.