Mykhailo Krasnyk

Mykhailo Krasnyk (1959) is a Ukrainian painter and graphic artist, one of the pioneers of semiotic abstraction and assemblage in Ukrainian art. His body of work includes experiments with folk art archetypes, landscapes, and metaphysical fantasies.

Krasnyk’s artistic path bypassed the academic school; instead, he was open to Western European visual culture through self-education. His style is distinguished by abstraction, the use of rhythmic repetition, geometrization of forms, and interaction with textures.

Formal Experiments demonstrates the artist’s deep interest in exploring form and its interaction with space. The work reflects an attempt to grasp the balance between chaos and order, where lines, planes, and color accents create a rhythmic visual flow. This piece not only examines compositional equilibrium but also invites viewers to engage in personal associations and interpretations.

The mid-1980s marked a period when Krasnyk actively experimented with abstract forms, striving to push beyond traditional perceptions of painting. This was a time of expanding artistic possibilities when unconventional visual solutions became a means of expressing new ideas. His works from this period are notable for their complexity, multilayered nature, and openness to diverse interpretations.