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Ukrainian Tapestry in the 21st Century
By Rob Lester
Ukrainian tapestry artists have earned a reputation for uniquely integrating traditional views of the world with modern insights into human choice and destiny. The work of a small but growing number of artists has drawn international attention and consequently, of importance to both museums and the private art collector, prices of original, handmade works by some of these artists is beginning to increase rapidly. Specialty galleries provide access to the better artists and to unconventional but beautiful works.
To better appreciate the nature of Ukrainian tapestry, a brief consideration of some young, successful artists will be helpful. The following three short profiles provide insights into the broader, diverse world of eastern European and Ukrainian tapestry art and the Eastern influence on modern European tapestries.
Lidiya Kryshtal has been designing tapestries for more than 17 years and has established a strong reputation in Europe as a master of this art form. She uses a spinning technique, smooth Gobelin hand weaving, which was common in the 18th and 19th centuries to produce warm and beautiful images. Her current work features religious and natural themes and expresses her creative view of the world through traditional Ukrainian folk weaving.
Alexander Kovach is a frequent presenter at European international exhibitions, most recently in Germany and Poland. His abstract work explores both philosophical views of the world and the complexity of nature.
Olga Bryntzeva was the featured exhibitor in the Scythia International Exhibition of Textile Art and winner of the 1998 Silver Medal for Best Artwork. She is known for original tapestries in wool, linen and acrylic. Her work depicts scenes inspired by nature exploring the feminine aspects of the world.
The economic impact of Ukrainian emigration since the collapse of the Soviet Union is of significant interest to the fine art collector. With increasing numbers of Ukrainian and other eastern Europeans in leading academic centers, and affiliated with successful businesses in growing markets, the demand for art from their native land is growing among this group of newly affluent collectors. In addition, as knowledge of, and appreciation for, this unique art form expands in more traditional centers of art, the demand for original handmade tapestries created by Ukrainian artists is beginning to outstrip the supply.
For the investor who is knowledgeable enough in this field to make wise purchase decisions, original Ukrainian tapestries are likely to outpace inflation from a capital appreciation perspective, and provide many years of esthetic enjoyment from an art appreciation perspective.
For more information on Ukrainian tapestry and the artists who create it, visit
http://www.irynasgallery.com.
About the Author
Rob Lester has traveled extensively in eastern Europe and has significant contacts within the Ukrainian arts community. Visit http://www.irynasgallery.com for more information on Ukrainian tapestry.
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