He spent his childhood, visiting an art school during his schooling years, which prepared him for later studies in art. In 2009, Oleksii was accepted at the Academy of Art in Kiev, where he studied for five years, receiving his degree in 2014. In his studies, he was mentored by teacher Volodimir Bagalika, who is regarded as a renowned artist and teacher on the Kiev scene in creative art and painting. STYLE Oleksii Gnievyshev possesses a unique and particular painting style which blends classical realism with a modern touch. In a series of portrayals, Oleksii narrates tales from Greek mythology along with an interplay between human and animal nature.

His pictures appear vivid and powerful: the animals embody a particular sentiment and the interaction between the characters tell a story. Influences from Asian culture can also be seen in Gnievyshev’s works. The fascination with Japan does not only stem from general interest, but also from the historical and familial background of the artist: Oleksii’s family have their roots in Japan. When asked about the inspiration behind his works, Gnievyshev speaks of the fascinating energies that individuals emanate, as well as of the certain kinds of wisdom which animals possess. The beauty of the interplay between two beings is what gives meaning and depth to his art. He also talks of abstract realism, an artistic movement given birth through renowned artists many centuries ago. In keeping with this tradition, Gnievyshev presents an abstract interpretation of real objects and forms, which are portrayed according to perception and feeling, giving life and authenticity to his oil paintings.

Exhibitions:

2008: First exhibition in the gallery “Мистець” in Kiev
2009: Second exhibition in the gallery “Мистець” Kiev
2009: Nomination “Golden Fund of the Nation”
2010: Participation in the exhibition in the Kunstskademie
2011: Participation in the exhibition in the Kunstskademie
2011: Award in the category ” Best portraits ”
2012: Participation in the exhibition in the Kunstskademie
2013: The victory in the category “Nude”
2014: Exhibition in Kiev
2014: Participation in the exhibition “Maidan” in Kiev
2014: Member of the gallery Artclub in Cologne
2014: collaboration with Galerie Iliev, Cologne
2014: The participation in the exhibition “Power of Art” in Cologne, Artclub
2015: The participation in the exhibition “eight years Artclub” in Cologne, Artclub
2015: First solo exhibition gro e “cultural vandalism” in K ln, Artclub?
2015: The participation in the exhibition “change of perspective” in Cologne, Artclub
2015: Participation in the exhibition “The nervous stomach of Salvador D.”
2015: The participation in the exhibition “Elemental (t)” in Cologne, Artclub
2015: The participation in the exhibition “ARTenreichtum” in Cologne, Artclub
2015: The participation in the exhibition “Oberflächentiefe” in Cologne, Artclub
2015: The participation in the exhibition „9 Jahre Artclub“ in Cologne, Artclub
2016: The exhibition in “Miriam Wolff | Friseur + Kunstraum” in Cologne
2016: The participation in the exhibition „Diverse Diversität“ in Cologne, Artclub
2016: The participation in the exhibition „Dramatische Motive“ in Cologne, Artclub
2016: The exhibition „Oleksii Gnievyshev“ in Cologne, Artclub
2016: The participation in „Offene Ateliers in Brühl 2016“
2016 The participation in the exhibition „Artpul“ in Pulheim
2016 The participation in the exhibition „Artisfaction“ in “A24 Gallery” in “TechnologiePark” 
2016 The participation in the exhibition „Sinnsibilisiert“ in Cologne, Artclub
2016 The participation in the exhibition „Das muß so!“ in Cologne, Artclub
2016-2017: The exhibition “Alex Heil, Guido Guitarri und Olekseii Gnievyshev „ in
“TimmelessART“ in Cologne
2016 The participation in the exhibition „10 Jahre Artclub“ in Cologne, Artclub
2016: The exhibition in Rathausgalerie Brühl
2017: The exhibition in “Brühler Wirtshaus”, Brühl
2017: Die Einzelausstellung „Videniya“ in der Universitäts- und stadtbibliothek Köln
2017: Die Teilnahme an der Ausstellung “Rinascimento Siciliano” in Catania
2017: Die Teilnahme an der Ausstellung “Strom” in Brühl
2017: Die Teilnahme an der Ausstellung “Sommer, Sonne, Sand & Meer ”
in ARTraum-MoSiMo Galerie in Rees
2017: Die Teilnahme an der Ausstellung “Jahresausstellung 2017”
in Co/Atelier in Köln
2017: Teilnahme an der Ausstellung „Four Seasons Art Fair“ in Amsterdam
2017: Teilnahme an der Ausstellung in Mailand, 14 September –
bei der MAILAND FASHION WEEK PRÄSENTIERT ARS ART SPACE IN MAILAND
FASHION LIBRARY (via Alexandria, 8) Die Parade s / s 2018.
2018:Teilnahme an der Ausstellung „In the light of Amsterdam“ in Amsterdam
2018: Teilnahme an der Ausstellung „DamArs“ in Mailand
2018: Teilnahme an der Kunstmesse „Kölner Liste 2018“ in Köln                                                                                                                                                                                     

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