Melody of the native land (2008) Painting by Alexander Kara

Alexander Kara Dmitrievich is a contemporary Ukrainian artist born in 1956 in Novye Troyany, a village in the Bolgradsky district of the Odessa region. This picturesque village, characterized by its panoramic views of the Bessarabian steppe, vineyards, and the Katlabukh River, deeply influenced Kara’s romantic perception of nature and rural life.

From a young age, Kara exhibited a passion for drawing, which led him to pursue formal art education at the Art and Graphic Faculty of Odessa Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushinsky. This education laid the foundation for his career as a painter and graphic artist.

Kara's early work was inspired by his childhood memories and the rich cultural traditions of the Budjak region. His art often reflects the life and heritage of this unique area, capturing the essence of its history and traditions.

In the early 2000s, Alexander Kara embraced the encaustic technique, a method of painting that involves mixing pigments with wax, vegetable oil, and resin, and then heating these materials to create textured, evocative images. This technique has become a signature aspect of his work, with his notable painting “The First Furrow” serving as a hallmark of his artistic style.

Throughout his career, Kara has earned significant recognition for his contributions to contemporary art. He is a corresponding member of the International Academy of Contemporary Arts and has been honored as a “Honored Artist of Ukraine.” He also serves as the Chairman of the Izmail City Organization of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fine Arts at Izmail State University for the Humanities.

• Nationality: UKRAINE
• Date of birth : unknown date
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists, Represented by a Gallery,
• Groups: Professional Artist Ukrainian Contemporary Artists Artists presented by a gallery