Viktor Kovalyk is an incognito painter. His works fascinate with their depth, psychological symbolism and are embodied in wonderful images of nature, light, mystery. The singular in his pictures is reflected as a whole.
The author values independence, prefers a meaningful creative search, working alone and contemplating life as a unity of meanings.
Currently ,he lives under a false name, as he is hiding from persecution. His studio was burned down last year. Since that time he has been in different cities, continuing to paint amazing pictures.
While Victor Kovalyk travels, he shares the life scenes that are so close to everyone, but at the same time are individually deep.
Viktor Kovalyk was born on April 20, 1974. Since 1985 to 1989 year, Viktor attended the children's art school and graduated with honors. In 1993, Viktor Kovalik entered Kiev State College of Decorative and Applied Arts and Design, Faculty of Graphic Design.
The college begins with Nikolai Murashko drawing school, Kiev Art School (1900-1920) and Kiev School of Applied Arts (1938-1957). The college became the first professional school for such world famous artists as Kazimir Malevich, Alexander Murashko, Nikolay Pimonenko, Alexander Archipenko and Ivan Kavaleridze. The works of its students and teachers are kept in museums in Germany, Italy, Australia, USA, Canada, Poland and other countries.
In 1996 year, Viktor graduated from this college and immediately began to develop his own handwriting and experiment with techniques, which were reflected in his works.
Having an excellent professional base, the artist skillfully and boldly demonstrates his worldview and captivates with his versatility.
Viktor Kovalyk is a master of a number of techniques, that are a testament of his unique talent and vocation.
Viktor Kovalyk is known from numerous exhibitions in Düsseldorf and in Gnatyuk Art Center.