Tony Zhuravel is a highly acclaimed contemporary artist known for his unique style and approach to abstract expressionism. Born in Orsha in 1963, he graduated from the Vitebsk Art Institute in 1992 and became a member of the Belarusian Union of Artists in 1997.
One of Zhuravel’s defining characteristics is his skillful layering technique, where he intertwines textures, blends colors, and infuses subjective atmospheres into his artwork. His use of unexpected palettes and a wide range of colors has become a distinctive hallmark of his work.
Zhuravel’s abstract western landscapes play with the concept of the horizon, presenting stark prairies fused with a dynamic sky. Through rich layers and unconventional colors, he showcases the intricate diversity of the horizon, showcasing his unique interpretation of abstract expressionism.
Unlike other artists who navigate between abstract and figurative styles, Zhuravel is recognized as a master of Abstract Expressionism. He firmly believes that abstraction is not simply another painting technique but a matter of professional integrity. His early inspiration came from the paintings of Willem de Kooning, which opened his eyes to the power of abstract art.
In 2007, Zhuravel represented Belarus at the Venice Biennale, where he exhibited his ambitious painting “August,” demonstrating his capacity for uninhibited expressionism. He employs a variety of techniques, ranging from thick brushstrokes to allowing paint to run and scraping into the surface.
Tony Zhuravel’s works can be found in state and private collections worldwide. His art holds a unique position within the Vitebsk school in Belarus, and his captivating use of color and layering effects continues to inspire contemporary artists and captivate audiences.
1988 – republican youth exhibition, Minsk.
1988 – republican youth exhibition, Minsk.
1988 – regional youth exhibition, Vitebsk.
1989 – regional exhibition, Vitebsk.
1990 – international exhibition «Call of Cassandra», Minsk.
1991 – exhibition of Belarusian art in Saudi Arabia.
1991
– republican exhibition «Search – experiment», Minsk;
– republican exhibition of a tapestry, Minsk.
1992 – republican exhibition «110 Years since Y. Kolas’ birth», Minsk.
1992 – 1st exhibition of visual arts «Art-Mark», Vitebsk.
1993
– exhibition «Autumn Open-air», Minsk;
– exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Vitebsk, Art Museum.
1994 – republican exhibition of a tapestry, Polotsk.
1995
– exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Mogilev;
– exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Vitebsk, Art Museum;
– exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Orsha.
1997 – exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Vitebsk, Art Museum.
1996 – republican exhibition of a tapestry, Minsk, National Art Museum.
1999
– exhibition «Ways of Search and Finds», Vitebsk, Exhibition hall of the Union of Artists;
– exhibition «Autumn-99», Vitebsk, Exhibition hall of the Union of Artists.
2000
– exhibition «80 Years to UNOVIS», Vitebsk, Exhibition hall of the Union of Artists;
– exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Vitebsk, Exhibition hall of the Union of Artists.
2008 – republican exhibition «Syabryna», Minsk.
2009 – republican exhibition «ABSTRACT-2009», Minsk.
2010 – republican exhibition «Land Under the White Wings», Vitebsk, CMA.
2011 – art-project «ABSTRACT», Vitebsk, CMA.
2011 – international exhibition «Collegium», Orsha.
2012 – 1st Belarusian triennial exhibition of modern art, Minsk, BelExpo.
2013
– personal exhibition «Horizons», Orsha;
– personal exhibition «Horizons», Minsk.
Group:
2006 – exhibition of Vitebsk artists, Smolensk.
2007 – exhibition «ABSTRACT-07», Vitebsk, CMA.
2008
– exhibition «From Marc Chagall to our Time», Smolensk;
– exhibition «THE BEST-08», Vitebsk, CMA;
– personal exhibition, Vitebsk, CMA.
2009
– Venice Biennale, won a special award, representative of Belarus. “AUGUST”
– exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Vitebsk, CMA;
– exhibition «ABSTRACT-2009», Vitebsk, CMA.
2010
– exhibition «Art Space of Vitebsk Region», Minsk;
– exhibition devoted to the 40th anniversary of Vitebsk branch of «BUA», Vitebsk, CMA.
2012 – exhibition of the creative association «Orshitsa», Polotsk, Picture Gallery.
2012
– international exhibition «Collegium», Orsha;
– international exhibition «East – West. Time to Rove», Moscow, CHA;
– exhibition of the Commonwealth Of Independent States «Art of Nations», Moscow, CHA.
2013 – project by N.Pogranovsky «Ecology of Art», Minsk, CMA.
2013 – international exhibition «Collegium», Orsha.
2014 – international exhibition «Collegium», Orsha.
2015 – international exhibition «Collegium», Orsha.
2014
– mobile exhibition to the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus, Orsha, Dubrovno;
– exhibition «Art-alphabet», Vitebsk, Art Museum;
– personal exhibition «Horizons», Moscow, CHA.
