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Alexey Slusar was born in 1961 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, back when it was still part of the Soviet Union. Like a lot of kids he started drawing early, but unlike most he never stopped. He went to art school then the Academy of Architecture in his hometown, which is where he got his formal training.
After graduating in 1984 he worked as an architect, interior designer, sculptor, and decorator. In 1988 he opened his own design studio in Dnepropetrovsk where he did commisions for restaurants, cafes, and clubs. But architecture wasnt his final destination.
In 1998 he moved to Prague and everything changed. The city’s gothic churches and baroque palaces got under his skin. He fell in love with the architecture there and it pushed him to become a full-time painter. Prague became his home and his muse.
“I try to capture fleeting moments from ordinary life, to convey movement and the emotions of the moment.”
His work is figurative and impressionistic, done mostly in oil on canvas. He paints urban landscapes, street scenes, dancers, and intimate human moments. Theres a real focus on light and shadow, which gives his paintings a vivid, textured quality. He’s got a keen eye for everyday life.
Q: When did Slusar start exhibiting his work?
A: He started in 1998, the same year he moved to Prague. He’s had lots of solo and group shows in Prague galleries since then.
His art has traveled well beyond the Czech Republic. You can find his work in galleries across the USA, Canada, and Europe, as well as in private collections worldwide. He’s built a solid international following.
He draws on impressionist influences but his work feels contemporary. He’s got a distinctive approach to oil painting, using rich colors and dynamic brushwork to create atmosphere and depth. It’s traditional technique filtered through his own personal vision.
Q: What kind of subjects does he paint?
A: He paints a bit of everything. Urban landscapes, architectural details, street scenes, and figures. He’s also known for his depictions of dancers and children. His work is all about capturing those fleeting, emotional moments from everyday life.
