Ivan Ormanzhi, a contemporary Ukrainian painter, is a web developer by profession but an artist at heart, dedicating significant periods of his life to the pursuit of painting. Despite his professional background, Ivan ventured into the world of oil painting at the age of 40 in 2016, marking the beginning of his self-taught artistic journey.
Favoring subjects that capture the beauty of nature and everyday life, Ivan finds inspiration in landscapes, seascapes, and still-life compositions. His artistic expression reflects a passion for exploring the interplay of colors and forms on canvas.
In 2020, Ivan's artistic endeavors found recognition when his artworks were showcased at the GAMMA Modern Ukrainian Gallery in Kiev. This marked a significant milestone in his artistic career, providing a platform for a broader audience to appreciate and engage with his creations.
Since Feb 24 2022, as you know, each Ukrainian cannot feel safe.
At the beginning of the active war my family and I were in Kharkiv. We spent 5 months under missiles attacks in the center of Kharkiv. Both schools where learned my children were destroyed. That's why we decided to move.
Finally, we moved to Ivano-Frankivsk (the West of Ukraine). Here I feel more safe for my two sons (8 and 16 years old). Here I don't shudder after the sound of a flying fighter or explosions. But my brother and sister with her family (three small girls) are still in Zaporizhzhia. It's near the nuclear power plant which was occupied by russians. And I am scared for them. It's really close. Hope all will be good.
I am still working as a Web Developer and it's my way to help my country and for the Ukrainian army. We regularly donate everything we can.
It's strange, but this year I'm painting more than usually.
Most of my old artworks are in Zaporizhzhia in my relatives. Some of new artworks made already in Ivano-Frankivsk. So, feel free to order my artworks - I can send new artworks without delay, old artworks will take a few additional days for delivery.
Any way, I proud how our postal works during the war - it's amazing.
I am proud of our ukrainian army, people who defend us and our life.
Thank you for supporting Ukraine. Thank you, because I know that Euroupe and USA are stand with us.
29/10/2022
