Tishetskiy Valentin - talented Ukrainian artist

Valentyn Tyshetskyi is an eminent Ukrainian artist, a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (since 1993), and a former member of the Artists' Union of the USSR. Born on September 20, 1951, in Kryzhopil, Vinnytsia Oblast, he showed a profound interest in drawing from childhood, though he initially dreamed of a career as a writer.

Valentyn Tyshetskyi's artistic journey began with his fascination for the beauty of his homeland, particularly Dmytrashkivka, where his father was rebuilding a war-damaged mill. A significant period in his development was spent in Lviv, where his family lived for twelve years. There, young Valentyn actively attended art school and completed preparatory courses at the Lviv Institute of Applied and Decorative Arts.

Valentin Tishetsky received his professional art education in 1978 at the Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Artistic Pedagogy.

Unique style and themes

Valentyn Tyshetskyi primarily works in the field of easel painting. His works are characterized by their profound insight and a special captivating power, achieved through their simplicity, truthfulness, and softness of execution. Each canvas evokes the spirit of Southern Podillia – his landscapes and motifs are filled with lyricism and a deep connection to his native land. The artist masterfully creates a world that beckons with its harmony and tranquility, inviting the viewer to contemplation.

Beyond landscapes and genre scenes, Valentyn Antonovych is also adept in the portrait genre. His portraits are imbued with light, attention to the inner world of the person, and a desire to convey not only the external but also the inner beauty of the sitter, creating a harmonious and expressive image.

Valentyn Tyshetskyi's creative work extends beyond painting; he also engages in the artistic design of books for many renowned poets and prose writers, including Natalia Strutynska, Oleg Gubernator, Olena Handziuk, and others.

Exhibition activity and recognition

Since 1984, Valentyn Tyshetskyi has been an active participant in regional, national, and international exhibitions and competitions. His works have been displayed at significant events such as:

• An exhibition dedicated to the first anniversary of Ukraine's Independence in Kyiv (1992, featuring "Blue-Sunny Lace")
• An exhibition commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks (1996, featuring the still life "Cossack's Provisions")
• The International Competition "2000 Years Under the Star of Bethlehem" (2000, his work "It Got Warmer" received the collectors' jury prize)
• The jubilee exhibition "Confessing Ukraine," dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence (2001)
• An exhibition dedicated to the 195th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko's birth (2004, featuring "Spring in Verbka")
• The International Landscape Exhibition in Mariupol (2016), where he was awarded a commemorative medal from the Arkhip Kuindzhi Memorial.

Valentyn Tishetskiy is the winner of the "Person of the Year" award in the "Artist" nomination (2009, Vinnytsia), which underscores his high status and recognition in artistic circles. His name is well-known far beyond Vinnytsia Oblast, and he holds the title of Honorary Citizen of the town of Kryzhopil.

Valentyn Tyshetskyi's paintings are held in many prestigious state and private collections, including:

• The Administration of the President of Ukraine
• The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
• The Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine
• The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine
• The Directorate of Art Exhibitions of Ukraine
• The Embassies of Ukraine in Kazakhstan and Austria
• The Vinnytsia Regional Art Museum
• The Myrhorod Museum of Local Lore
• The Museum of Modern Art of Kyiv
• The Mykolaiv Regional Art Museum named after V. V. Vereshchagin
• The Mariupol Art Museum named after Arkhip Kuindzhi
• Private collections in Ukraine, Israel, USA, Canada, Italy, Austria, and Kazakhstan.

Valentyn Tyshetskyi continues to actively participate in plein air painting events across Ukraine, creating new paintings that continue to inspire with their simplicity, depth, and sincerity.