Chupryn Volodymyr

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 f...

The foundations of an artistic education were laid during school years, followed by a youth spent organizing performances, creating large-scale murals on building facades, and engaging in political activism with the Greens.

"Kunst in der City" – Regular participant in the annual large-scale contemporary art event (Lower Saxony, Germany).

St. Michaelis Church and St. Nicolai Church – Permanent solo exhibition of recent oil paintings (Diepholz, Germany).

"Beloved of God" – Permanent large-scale sculptural installation located on the grounds of St. Michaelis Church (Diepholz, Germany).