Volodymyr Patyk

Volodymyr Patyk (1926-2016) was a Ukrainian modernist painter, a master of easel and monumental art, and a vibrant representative of the Lviv school of painting. He belonged to the first post-war generation of graduates from the Lviv Institute of Decorative and Applied Arts. He studied under Roman Selskyi, Mykola Fediuk, and Yosyp Bokshai. His artistic approach uniquely combined working from nature outdoors with avant-garde experiments in the studio. This duality imbued his works with both emotional intensity and structural coherence. 

Still Life — is an early work by Patyk, reflecting his search for a personal style after completing his studies. It merges the influences of European modernism, particularly the Parisian syntheticism of Roman Selskyi, with the local traditions of Galician art.

The composition is built on the interplay of precise forms, pure colors, and carefully placed light accents, emphasizing the materiality of objects and creating an intimate, cozy atmosphere.

The late 1950s — marked a period when Patyk moved away from academic conventions, seeking his own artistic language through experiments with color, texture, and space. This painting stands out for its compositional integrity and refined perception of the beauty in simple objects. It is both a valuable document of its time and a striking example of the development of modernist painting in Lviv.