Victor Shtivelberg
The painter from the Ukraine (*1960 in Odessa) with Jewish roots studied at the Odessa Art School and has been working as a freelance painter since 1987. Elements of symbolism, surrealism and a reference to realism can be found in his works, but Victor Shtivelberg vehemently rejects any categorization of his art. What is certain is that the artist draws his imagery from the subconscious or his inner world, which he tries to depict as clearly as possible. The motifs of his art come from Jewish mysticism, which is interwoven with Christian and Zen Buddhist elements. Technically, the artist mainly uses oil painting, but his repertoire also includes gouaches, pastels, graphics and acrylic paintings. The focus is on the masterful handling of composition, form, color and material.
“Every artist is a mediator and not a creator of his works. My work works best when I devote myself entirely to this creative energy. (…) I only need strength to sustain that special state that I can describe as “singing of the soul” or “silent delight”. For me these are the most precious moments. (…) The work, the fight for the kindling of fire – that is creation. “
Victor Shtivelberg
Photo: privat
LIFE
Victor Shtivelberg was born in Odessa, Ukraine, in 1960. There he graduated from the Odessa Art School. Since 1987 he has participated in over 30 solo exhibitions and more than 60 group exhibitions in many countries. His paintings are exhibited in museums and can be found in numerous private collections worldwide. In 1991 he became a member of the International Art Association.
Although Victor Shtivelberg’s works are based on realism, it is the mysticism of his inner world that brings his paintings to life. They cast a unique spell over the viewer in a wonderful way. Symbols from different cultures are interwoven, speak their own language and tell stories that are neither realistic nor surrealistic. Over the years, Victor has developed a brilliant, mature and very individual color palette, which he uses with great sensitivity.
Current works (from 2024)
Works from the “AugenBlicke” exhibition from 2024
Video of the vernissage “AugenBlicke” from 2024 (in German)
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Works from the “Watching and Listening” exhibition from 2019
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Video of the vernissage “Watching and Listening” from 2019 (in German)
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS (selection)
- 2024 – “AugenBlicke” – Musikstudio und Galerie: Gabriele Paqué, Bonn, Germany
- 2023 – “Los Angeles” – Asunción, Paraguay
- 2019 – “Watching and Listening” Musikstudio und Galerie: Gabriele Paqué, Bonn, Germany
- 2013 – “Kunst-Hingabe-Passion” – 3 galleries in Lindau
- 2012 – Gallery “ART MATHIEU” – Olten, Switzerland
- 2011 – “25 KunstVolle Jahre”, Fürstenlager – Bensheim-Auerbach, Germany
- 2011 – Gallery KunstKellerei – Frankfurt-Baden-Baden, Germany
- 2007 – “Der geöffnete Käfig” City Gallery Dreieich – Germany
- 2006 to 2007 – Permanent exhibition in Victor Shtivelberg’s gallery – Meersburg, Germany
- 2005 – Gallery Alsholz – Meersburg, Germany
- 2005 – “Balance”, Gallery Windbraut – Bensheim, Germany
- 2004 – Gallery Kunstwerke – Frankfurt, Germany
- 2004 – Bek Tek Gallery – Jerusalem, Israel
- 2003 – Cultural Centre – Massad, Israel
- 2003 – Gallery Kunstwerke – Frankfurt, Germany
- 2002 – Gallery Sondore – Bonn, Germany
- 2001 – City Centre – Karmiel, Israel
- 2001 – Academon Cultural Centre – Haifa, Israel
- 2001 – Gallery Marienkirche – UIm, Germany
- 1998 – BaProzdor Gallery – Tel-Aviv, Israel
- 1996 – Gallery of the Art Association – Zfat, Israel
- 1995 – Gallery Veliko – Tyrnovo, Bulgaria
- 1993 – Gallery La Petite Russie – Montreal, Canada
- 1992 – City Gallery – Haifa, Israel
- 1991 – Artist’s Colony, Zfat, Israel
- 1991 – Museum of Fine Arts, Odessa, Ukraine
- 1989 – Gallery 777, Moscow, USSR