Black Angel, 2012
Painting : oil · 70 x 84 x 2 cm 27.6 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
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70 x 84 x 2 cm 27.6 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Black Angel presents a striking vision of Lviv as a symbolic city suspended between two realities. On the left, warm daylight floods the historic street; on the right, a velvety night sky filled with stars descends upon the same scene. At the centre of this heightened contrast stands the black angel – once painted white, as noted by the artist, but transformed into a darker guardian whose presence resonates far beyond its figurative outline. The effect is both haunting and poetic, inviting viewers to read the city as a metaphor for the inner world.
Although rendered in expressive, textured brushwork, the architecture remains recognisable enough to root the work in a tangible place, while simultaneously drifting into something more visionary. A bird-shaped cloud glides across the luminous sky, echoing themes of passage, elevation and the subtle crossing from the earthly to the spiritual. The road beneath the figure moves from deep night-blue to bright reflective light, reinforcing the sense of a threshold – both physical and psychological.
The reverse of the canvas contains Tverdun's characteristic handwritten inscriptions, including the phrase “the white angel who repainted himself," suggesting intention, transformation and the acceptance of complexity. This captivating artwork belongs to the artist's mystical period and is a significant example of his ability to merge landscape, symbolism and emotional narrative. Collectors seeking a work that carries both visual intensity and philosophical depth will find Black Angel particularly compelling.
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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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