Andriy Antonyuk

Andriy Danylovych Antonyuk was a renowned Ukrainian painter, a People's Artist of Ukraine since 2007, and a laureate of the 1994 Taras Shevchenko State Prize of Ukraine. He was the father of the artist Danylo Antonyuk.

Born on October 15, 1943, according to passport records (though church records and his own words suggest October 13, 1941), he grew up in Bohopil, a suburb of Pervomaisk, Mykolaiv region. His childhood and youth were spent in Bohopil, where he attended Secondary School No. 17. In 1962, he graduated from the Odesa Art College, where he studied under renowned artists such as Oleksandr Atsmanchuk and Tamara Yehorova.

After completing his studies, he worked in Mukachevo and from 1965 to 1971 was involved with the Art Fund in Odesa. In 1971, he moved to Mykolaiv, where he lived and worked, residing in an apartment at 96 Lenin Avenue. His work left a profound impact on the cultural life of the city, earning him recognition at the national level.

Andriy Antonyuk was known for his unique style, blending modernism with elements of folk art and symbolism. His paintings were marked by bold color schemes and a deep connection to national roots. Among his notable works are "Crucifixion on the Heap," "Oh, the Viburnum in the Field," and "Our Daily Bread." He created numerous portraits, landscapes, and historical scenes, always focusing on spiritual depth and patriotic themes.

Andriy Antonyuk passed away on April 16, 2013, in Mykolaiv, and was buried in the city cemetery.