Yulian Sukach-Polianetskii
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| Born | 1964 Kotovsk, Odesa Oblast, USSR |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Education | M. B. Grekov Odesa Art School |
| Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
| Movement | Symbolism, Spiritual art, Mythological themes |
| Website | yulian-art.com |
Yulian Sukach-Polianetskii (born 1964, Podilsk, Odesa region, Ukrainian SSR, USSR) is a Ukrainian artist, sculptor, and Orthodox priest. Graduated, in 1992, from the Department of [1]Sculpture of Odessa professional Art School named after M. B. Grekov. He was the youngest member of the Artists' Union of the USSR and later joined the National Union of Artists of Ukraine. His work combines spiritual and secular themes, mythological and national motifs, and has been exhibited internationally.
Biography
On July 14, 1994, Yulian visited the Lubyanka Building (former KGB headquarters) together with Nobel Prize-winning Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Following this visit, he created a series of works titled "Waltz of '37", inspired by Solzhenitsyn's writings and centered around themes of suffering, sacrifice, and repression.
During the late Soviet years, his works were shown at exhibitions in Bulgaria and Poland (1987), Romania, Austria, USA (1988), France (1989), and Canada (1990).
He was awarded the state Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky.
Artistic career
Sukach-Polianetskii paints and sculpts using original techniques and a distinctive personal palette. His works often reflect spirituality, mythology, and philosophical inquiry.
Notable series and works:
- "Butterfly" (1992)
- "Red Bird" (1995)
- "Abduction of Europe" (1994)
- "Celestial Bowl" (1995)
- "Angel" and "On the Cross" (1994)
- Series "Waltz of '37" – inspired by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
- "Danaia", "Achilles", "Dancing Elves", "Bats" (1996)
- Ukrainian themes: "Horse-Breaker", "Taras Bulba", "Rose-Painted Childhood" (1996)
- Bronze sculptures: "Ballerina", "Mephistopheles", "Dreamer", "Feminine Wisdom" and others (2025)
Religious life
In the early 2000s, the artist paused public exhibitions to focus on spiritual development. After becoming a canonical priest in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, he resumed artistic activity in 2024, combining prayer with creative expression.
Exhibitions
Sukach-Polianetskii has exhibited in:
- France
- USA
- Australia
- Austria
- Spain
- Czech Republic
His large-format sculptures are displayed in public squares throughout Ukraine. One notable example is a monument to ATO soldiers in Brovary.
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