Zenovii Flinta

Zenovii Flinta (1935-1988) — was a Ukrainian modernist artist and one of the prominent figures of the Lviv art scene in the second half of the 20th century. He studied under the masters of Lviv modernism, Roman Selskyi and Karl Zvirynskyi. Flinta worked in various forms of visual arts, including graphics, painting, ceramics, and monumental art. His work combined influences from ancient cultures, elements of modernism, and reflections on reality. The distinct features of his artistic style include expressive stylization, refined color combinations, graphic precision of forms, and metaphysical depth.

Some of Flinta's works often resemble folk art, yet they contain a deep philosophical subtext and a strong sense of time. The painting "Untitled" (1966) was created during his studies at the "underground academy of Karl Zvirynskyi" and reflects one of the stages of mastering the techniques of synthetic cubism. «Untitled» створена в період його навчання в «підпільній академії Карла Звіринського» і відображає один з етапів опанування методів синтетичного кубізму.

Like many other works from this period, this piece demonstrates the artist's experimental talent and his search for a new aesthetic. It conveys the inner state of a person, a sense of time, and the symbolism of the environment. The 1960s marked a period of intense artistic exploration for Flinta, as he sought to merge folk traditions with modernist tendencies.