I am Nazar Symotiuk, an Ukrainian artist creating minimalist wooden reliefs that explore the hidden rhythms of life.

My works merge geometry, vibrant color, and natural wood textures to reveal the invisible highways of the subconscious. Inspired by the intersections between human emotion, modern cities, and the organic world, each piece invites viewers to slow down and reconnect with their inner selves.

Through my art, I seek to offer moments of reflection in an ever-accelerating world, encouraging a deeper connection to both space and self.

All artworks are handmade with attention to detail and craftsmanship, resulting in timeless tactile pieces that transform any environment.
Feel free to contact me regarding available works, commissions, or collaborations.

Education:

• Vasyl Stefanyk Pedagogical College of Kolomyia, Faculty of Fine Arts, Associate Degree in Art Education, 2012

• Lviv National Academy of Arts, Faculty of Decorative and Applied Arts, Department of Wood Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 2016

• Lviv National Academy of Arts, Faculty of Decorative and Applied Arts, Department of Wood Art, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), 2018

• Lviv National Academy of Arts, Postgraduate Program (PhD Candidate), specializing in Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, and Art Restoration, 2022

• Specialized Course in Object Design: Development and Implementation of Custom Chair Design, 2024

Publications:

Concepts of optical art in contemporary wood plastic Bulletin of LNAA №  40 / 2019, 77-82

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-4308

The article reviews the basic concepts of the formation of optical art. The key ideas of op- art development and the importance of the popularity of the style of optical art have been listed.

Historical aspect of the development of op-art late XX — beginning of XXI century

Bulletin of LNAA № 39 / 2019, 288-300

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-4308

Backround. Anal zing the recent publications one can observe that scientists are quite interested in optical art. The issues of op-art in the Ukrainian art have been investigated by V.Kosiv, N.Diadiukh-Bohatko and L.Andrushko, I.Kuznetsova and O.Arbuzova, S.Bod narenko and V.Nekrasa.

Selected Exhibitions:

2025

• “Ratio”, solo exhibition, Mercury Art Center, Lviv, Ukraine

2023

• “Mees-Van De Wiele Collective Exhibition”, group show, Mees-Van De Wiele Galerie, Ghent, Belgium

• “On the Edge”, group exhibition featuring fragments of weaponry, LNAA Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Summer Collective 2023”, group exhibition, Mees-Van De Wiele Galerie, Ghent, Belgium

• “Bokotey Prize Exhibition”, group exhibition, Glass Museum, Lviv, Ukraine

2021

• “Nord Art 2021”, international exhibition of contemporary art, Büdelsdorf, Germany

• “Tower 3.0”, International Festival of Architecture and Arts, Svirzh Castle, Ukraine

• “Franko Laboratorium 3.0”, international art project, Franko House, Lviv, Ukraine

2019

• Kyiv Art Week, Kyiv, Ukraine

• “Connection”, group exhibition, Karas Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine

2018

• “De:Forma”, solo exhibition, LNAA Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Modern Decorative”, group exhibition, LNAA Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine

• “De:Forma”, solo exhibition, Lviv National Philharmonic, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Lviv Art Days”, Danylo Halytskyi International Airport, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Borders and Meanings”, group exhibition, Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum, Lviv, Ukraine

2017

• “The Wood”, group exhibition, LNAA Gallery, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Form”, group exhibition, Exhibition Center “Southern EXPO”, Lviv, Ukraine

• “5.ART”, group exhibition, Forum Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Autumn Salon”, group exhibition, Palace of Arts, Lviv, Ukraine

2016

• “Sacrum”, group exhibition, Optima Plaza Business Center, Lviv, Ukraine

• All-Ukrainian Exhibition dedicated to Ivan Franko Anniversary, National Union of Artists, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

• All-Ukrainian Independence Day Exhibition, Central House of Artists, Kyiv, Ukraine

2015

• “Autumn Salon”, group exhibition, Palace of Arts, Lviv, Ukraine

• All-Ukrainian Artist Day Exhibition, Central House of Artists, Kyiv, Ukraine

• “Sacrum”, group exhibition, Optima Plaza Business Center, Lviv, Ukraine

• “From Nicholas to Jordan”, solo exhibition, Optima Plaza Business Center, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Lviv Through the Eyes of Youth”, exhibition, Ukrsotsbank, Lviv, Ukraine

2014

• “Autumn Salon”, group exhibition, Palace of Arts, Lviv, Ukraine

• “Texture”, group exhibition, Museum of Ideas, Lviv, Ukraine