Nazar Symotiuk

I am Nazar Symotiuk, an Ukrainian artist creating minimalist wooden reliefs that explore the hidden rhythms of life.

My works merge geometry, vibrant color, and natural wood textures to reveal the invisible highways of the subconscious. Inspired by the intersections between human emotion, modern cities, and the organic world, each piece invites viewers to slow down and reconnect with their inner selves.

Through my art, I seek to offer moments of reflection in an ever-accelerating world, encouraging a deeper connection to both space and self.

All artworks are handmade with attention to detail and craftsmanship, resulting in timeless tactile pieces that transform any environment.

Feel free to contact me regarding available works, commissions, or collaborations.

Awards:

• 2023 — Recipient of the President of Ukraine Scholarship for Young Writers and Artists in the Fields of Music, Theater, Fine Arts, Choreography, and Circus Art
• 2023 — Shortlisted, Bokotey Prize, Glass Museum, Lviv, Ukraine
• 2021 — Finalist, Nord Art Prize, Büdelsdorf, Germany

• Vasyl Stefanyk Pedagogical College of Kolomyia, Faculty of Fine Arts, Associate Degree in Art Education, 2012
• Lviv National Academy of Arts, Faculty of Decorative and Applied Arts, Department of Wood Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 2016
• Lviv National Academy of Arts, Faculty of Decorative and Applied Arts, Department of Wood Art, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), 2018
• Lviv National Academy of Arts, Postgraduate Program (PhD Candidate), specializing in Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, and Art Restoration, 2022
• Specialized Course in Object Design: Development and Implementation of Custom Chair Design, 2024

Selected Exhibitions

2025
• “Ratio”, solo exhibition, Mercury Art Center, Lviv, Ukraine

2023
• “Mees-Van De Wiele Collective Exhibition”, group show, Mees-Van De Wiele Galerie, Ghent, Belgium
• “On the Edge”, group exhibition featuring fragments of weaponry, LNAA Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine
• “Summer Collective 2023”, group exhibition, Mees-Van De Wiele Galerie, Ghent, Belgium
• “Bokotey Prize Exhibition”, group exhibition, Glass Museum, Lviv, Ukraine

2021
• “Nord Art 2021”, international exhibition of contemporary art, Büdelsdorf, Germany
• “Tower 3.0”, International Festival of Architecture and Arts, Svirzh Castle, Ukraine
• “Franko Laboratorium 3.0”, international art project, Franko House, Lviv, Ukraine

2019
• Kyiv Art Week, Kyiv, Ukraine
• “Connection”, group exhibition, Karas Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine

2018
• “De:Forma”, solo exhibition, LNAA Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine
• “Modern Decorative”, group exhibition, LNAA Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine
• “De:Forma”, solo exhibition, Lviv National Philharmonic, Lviv, Ukraine
• “Lviv Art Days”, Danylo Halytskyi International Airport, Lviv, Ukraine
• “Borders and Meanings”, group exhibition, Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum, Lviv, Ukraine

2017
• “The Wood”, group exhibition, LNAA Gall...