“HE: T. H. Shevchenko – the Artist”

Faculty, students, and staff of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University in Lviv visited the conceptual exhibition “HE: T. H. Shevchenko – the Artist,” presented at Zenyk Art Gallery.

The exhibition was a genuine revelation for visitors, allowing them to see Taras Shevchenko in a new light—not only as a national poet and author of “Kobzar” but also as a European-scale artist, an academic master of engraving, and an innovator of artistic thought. The exhibition featured 58 paintings and graphic works from various creative periods of the artist. The display was organized according to the principle of “image and motif” and covered key thematic blocks: self-portraits, the series “Picturesque Ukraine,” the cycle “The Prodigal Son,” works from the period of exile, pieces created during studies at the Academy of Arts, and portraits of women. All exhibited works belong to the collection of the National Museum of Taras Shevchenko.

The atmosphere of the exhibition made a particular impression on the participants, where classical art is combined with modern approaches to exhibition and understanding of the artist’s creative heritage. Visitors had the opportunity not only to see Shevchenko’s original works but also to deeply feel his emotional, philosophical, and social world through artistic images and symbols.

Such cultural initiatives contribute to preserving national memory, shaping the artistic worldview of young people, and revealing new facets of Ukrainian cultural heritage. Visiting the exhibition became a source of inspiration, new reflections, and yet another reminder for the university community about the depth and relevance of Taras Shevchenko’s work today.

Based on materials from the Department of Social and Humanitarian and Educational Work