Yaroslav Sobol

"I make art that I like. I hope you like it too."

Yaroslav Sobol is an experienced Ukrainian painter with international exposure. With formal training in sculpture and painting, he seeks to combine the classical focus of his education with modern techniques and approaches. In his oil paintings, Yaroslav Sobol coveys the inner world of his characters, as well as their interactions with the world around them. He achieves a polished aesthetic with a strong narrative line.
The artworks are in private collections Worldwide.

Born in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine).
In 1988–1992, I studied at Kharkiv State Art College in the sculpture department. Graduated with honors.
In 1992, I was admitted to the Kharkiv Institute of Fine and Industrial Arts (now Kharkiv Academy of Design and Arts) without entrance exams, having won the competition among graduates of Kharkiv State Art College. Studied at the Department of “Sculpture”. In 1997 graduated from the institute with honors.
Won the competition among the students of the institute for training in Germany. Boris (Bob) Mikhailov and Sergey Bratkov were among the members of the jury. In 1997 I trained at the Nuremberg Academy of Fine Arts.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2014 Ukrainian Art Gallery of the Foundation St. Volodymyr Baptist Kievan Rus' in Cracow.
2014 St. Dmytriy Catechetical and Pastoral Center, Kharkov, Ukraine.
2008 Kharkiv Literary Museum, Ukraine.
2006 St. Dmytriy Catechetical and Pastoral Center, Kharkov, Ukraine.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2000 OPPOSITE Gallery, Kharkov, Ukraine.
1998 Artist's house, Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine.
1997 Mini Print International, Cadaques, Spain.
1997 KOHLENHOF Gallery, Nuremberg, Germany.
1997 Municipal Gallery, Kharkov, Ukraine.
1997 Artist's house, Kharkov, Ukraine.
1996 Mini Print International, Cadaques, Spain.
1996 Artist's house, Kharkov, Ukraine.
1995 Artist's house, Kharkov, Ukraine.
1995 Artist's house, Kharkov, Ukraine.
1995 Central House of Artists, Kiev, Ukraine.