"Escape from Reality" Painting

Since 2024, my art has evolved from a passion into a rigorous craft. My process is defined by total immersion in the physical creation of the work. I personally construct my 50 mm museum-quality stretcher bars, stretch the linen canvases, and handcraft my own oil paints. This meticulous labor is not merely about technique; it grants me the freedom to experiment with the physical form of the support and the unique structural integrity of each piece.

My recent works serve as a powerful anti-war statement and a critique of pressing social issues. Having been on both sides of the art world—as an artist, a digital creator (CryptoNYc), and the founder of the omgwow.art gallery—I understand the transformative power of a visual message, whether on a blockchain or a physical canvas. I am aware that my paintings can evoke provocative or uncomfortable emotions, making them challenging for a traditional domestic setting. However, I believe their true place is in museums and galleries where they can spark dialogue. Regularly exhibited at solo shows and large-scale cultural events, my work aims to elicit genuine emotion and provoke deep reflection on the complexities of our time.

Volodymyr Chupryn was born in Kyiv in 1977. Despite graduating from two universities and establishing a successful career as a lawyer, art remained a vital constant in his life. His artistic path is marked by a diverse range of creative expressions: from founding the online gallery omgwow.art and creating NFT collections under the pseudonym CryptoNYc, to painting large-scale murals on building facades and engaging in environmental activism with the Green Party. This multifaceted background, combined with extensive travels to over 50 countries, has deeply informed his worldview and visual language.

On February 23, 2022, Volodymyr fled Kyiv with his children to Germany. The very next day, the full-scale invasion began. Since settling in Lower Saxony, he has dedicated himself to volunteering and currently serves as a housemaster for a church and a caretaker of a local cemetery—roles that provide a unique perspective on life, service, and the cycles of memory.