Iouri Tomberg

Iouri Tomberg was born in Tallinn, Estonia (then part of the USSR). He grew up in Mariupol, Ukraine, and St. Petersburg, Russia, where he attended art schools but ultimately chose not to pursue formal higher art education. While studying at university, however, he discovered contemporary art and became deeply fascinated by it. He now resides in Montreal, Canada.

His recent artworks are notable for their diverse subjects, the blending of different — sometimes seemingly incompatible — styles such as expressionism and art deco, and a refined focus on balanced color palettes. Among his greatest influences are Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Chaim Soutine, though his artistic inspiration extends far beyond these figures. He works primarily in acrylic and oil: acrylic’s quick-drying quality, in particular, enables him to continually rework compositions in search of harmonious colors.

Iouri Tomberg regularly participates in the Montreal West Artists Showcases. His works can be found in private collections in Canada, Israel, Estonia, and Russia.