Serhiy Roy

About the artist Serhiy Roy Edit
Serhiy Roy's art moves in a distinctly surreal and narrative world, where each scene seems to belong to a story suspended somewhere between sleep, theater and allegory. His works do not simply describe a place or an event: they construct small symbolic worlds inhabited by figures who act as actors in an imaginary scene.

One of the most obvious elements is the dreamy dimension. Objects and characters soar, turn upside down, move in spaces that contradict the logic of gravity and perspective. Horses crossing impossible arches, figures walking in inverted landscapes, night cities reminiscent of theatrical scenery: all this hints at a reality transformed by memory and imagination.

From a pictorial point of view, Roy uses a very controlled figurative language, often with clear and atmospheric colors. Deep blue sky, suspended architecture and soft, light surfaces create a feeling of endless space. This contrast between figurative precision and surrealist logic reinforces the poetic effect of images.

Many works also hint at reflections on time and the absurdity of existence. Running figures, lonely figures, skeletons, clowns or travelers seem to move in mysterious situations, almost metaphors of the hum...

Education:
Poltava child art scool (1972 - 1975)
Kharkiv Art and Design institute (1981-1986)

Artistic Philosophy
Roy’s work is characterized by "Action"—a term he uses to describe the profound, dynamic content within his canvases. His oil paintings are not merely aesthetic objects but intellectual challenges.
"My paintings are not meant to match 'the color of the walls'," Roy states. "I fill them with a substance called 'Action'. They are created for the discerning collector who seeks true art—pieces that command presence and demand reflection." back to childhood, his works remain filled with meaning, fantasy, and a distinct associative range.
Selected Exhibitions
Sergey Roy has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions since 1984, including:
2018 – Art Revolution Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
2017 – ARTGESCHOSS International Art Exhibition, Salzgitter Bad, Germany
2014-2015 – Ukrainian Free University, Munich, Germany
2014 – Gallery "Tryptych", Kyiv, Ukraine
2013 – Florence Design Week "Crossing People" Exhibition, Florence, Italy
2013 – Solo Exhibition, Art Gallery, Poltava, Ukraine
2011 – Gardens of Victory Gallery, Odessa, Ukraine
2010 – M-Art Gallery, Kharkiv, Ukraine
2008 – Kyiv-Art, House of Teacher, Kyiv, Ukraine
1995 – Pan-Ukraine Exhibition, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
1991 – AVAN/ART in Jacksonville (...