Viktor Zaretskyi

Victor Zaretsky (1925-1990) was a Ukrainian artist and one of the leading figures of the Sixtiers movement. He worked in the fields of easel and monumental painting. The early period of his work bears the characteristics of Soviet modernism. After the death of his wife (Alla Horska) in the 1970s, he briefly created expressive depictions of Ukrainian history. In the 1980s and until the end of his life, he employed neo-romantic imagery in the Art Nouveau style, characterized by symbolism and decorative elements. 

The painting «Bright Day» is filled with a sense of tranquility and harmony. The composition is structured in such a way that the combination of colors and light accents creates an effect of airiness and lightness. It radiates warmth, while its rich palette and interplay of light enhance the perception of space and serenity.

The late 1980s became a period of visual expansion and deep reflection for Zaretsky. His works from this time became even more focused on harmony, inner contemplation, and the exploration of the possibilities of color and light.