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Pastel Portraits V, 2017
Fine Art Drawings : pastel · 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch
€500
500 €
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Shipped from: Ukraine
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Fine Art Drawings : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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pastel on paper
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65 x 50 x 0.1 cm 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
In Pastel Portraits V, Ukrainian artist Ivan Tverdun transforms portraiture into an exploration of colour, emotion, and psychological presence. Executed in pastel on paper in 2017, the work depicts a young woman whose face emerges from a rich atmosphere of layered pigments and luminous tonal transitions. Rather than striving for photographic realism, Tverdun uses colour expressively, allowing blues, pinks, violets, oranges, and deep shadows to shape the emotional character of the portrait.
The artwork recalls the colour-driven spirituality associated with Alexej von Jawlensky, particularly in its treatment of the human face as a meditative and emotional structure rather than a purely descriptive likeness. The eyes become the central psychological focus of the composition, creating a direct emotional connection with the viewer. Around them, the portrait dissolves softly into flowing pastel textures and atmospheric colour fields, giving the image an almost dreamlike quality.
At the same time, Pastel Portraits V remains remarkably contemporary in its balance between painterly freedom and emotional accessibility. The visible pastel strokes, softened contours, and unfinished transitions preserve the immediacy of the artist's hand while enhancing the portrait's intimacy. The work occupies a compelling middle ground between figurative realism and expressive abstraction, making it particularly attractive for collectors interested in contemporary portraiture, colour-based emotional painting, and modern pastel art.
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Ivan Tverdun (b. 1961) is a professional Ukrainian painter and draftsman based in Lviv, Ukraine. He graduated from the Lviv College of Decorative and Applied Art named after Ivan Trush in 1980 and from the Lviv Academy of Arts in 1985. Since 1995, he has been a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Tverdun's artistic practice spans a wide range of styles and media. His early works reflect a strong interest in symbolism, esoteric themes, and philosophical reflection. To balance this intellectual focus, he often turned to plein air painting—a way to engage directly with nature and “clear the mind," as he describes it.
In recent years, Tverdun has concentrated on vivid, expressive landscapes and cityscapes in oil, marked by bold colour and post-impressionistic energy. At the same time, he continues to develop a parallel body of pastel works—particularly nudes and portraits—demonstrating his strong command of line and emotional nuance. Across all genres, his work reveals a deep sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and human presence.
Recognised for his distinctive style and emotional immediacy, Ivan Tverdun is considered an established figure within the Ukrainian contemporary art scene. His works are held in private collections across Ukraine, Europe, and beyond, and he is represented by several galleries in Ukraine and Poland. He has participated in numerous exhibitions both nationally and internationally, including in the United States, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and Germany.
Selected Exhibitions
2023 - Lebensfreude – Freiheit von Angst (“Joy of Life – Freedom from Fear"), solo exhibition, Waldmüllerzentrum, Vienna, Austria
2018 - Verschleierte Träume (“Veiled Dreams"), solo exhibition, Waldmüllerzentrum, Vienna, Austria
2016 - Impressionen eines ukrainischen Künstlers (“Impressions of a Ukrainian Artist"), solo exhibition, Waldmüllerzentrum, Vienna, Austria
2006 - Solo exhibition, National Museum named after A. Sheptytsky, Lviv, Ukraine
2002 - Symbols of Light, solo exhibition, Dzyga Art Center, Lviv, Ukraine
2000 - Solo exhibition, Alla Rogers Gallery, Washington D.C., USA
2000 - Group exhibition, Ukrainian Institute of America, New York, USA
1998 - Solo exhibition, Gallery 36, Kyiv, Ukraine
1998 - Europ'ART, Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland
1988 - Third Prize, International Triennial of Painting “Silver Square", Przemyśl, Poland
1995 - Group exhibition, OR Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine
1992 - Solo exhibition, Museum of Ethnography, Lviv, Ukraine
1990 - Solo exhibition, Bank premises, Dillingen, Germany
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