The lounge. The Potocki Palace in Lancut (2026) by Angelina Gafynets - subjektiv.art
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Angelina Gafynets
Artist from Ukraine
ANGELINA HAFYNETS
(Born in 1992)
A contemporary Ukrainian artist
Graduated:
Adalbert Erdeli Uzhhorod College of Arts
Transcarpathian Academy of Arts.
Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Awards:
2017 – Special Prize winner the “Silver Easel 2017” competition, Uzhhorod. Partner: «Insurance Company UTIKO».
2018 – Second Prize for the painting «Snowy Carpathians» in All-Ukrainian and art project «Picturesque Ukraine», Mariupol.
Her works are held in the collections of the following museums:
National Museum of Taras Shevcenko
National Museum “ Kyiv National Art Gallery”
Museum of the Avant-Garde
The Korsak's Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art
Parkhomivka Art Museum
The Museum of the History of the City of Kyiv
Cherkasy Art Museum
Dnipro Art Museum
Artistic vision:
In Hafynets's work, the world is perceived through color – material, saturated and intense.
“I’m interested in color as a self-sufficient substance. Each shade has its own power and energy, and harmoniously combined colors can evoke deep emotions,” says Hafynets.
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After visiting the Potocki Palace in Lancut, I was deeply moved by the inner energy of this space and its unique interiors. I was particularly enchanted by the sitting room - its atmosphere touched my soul so deeply that I wanted to capture on canvas not only the image of this place, but also its mood, warmth, and mystery.
I found it fascinating to imagine a young lady who once walked through this room, pausing before the mirror to admire her beautiful gown. As I contemplated this space, it was as if I had found myself in the same moment as her - I sensed the presence of a person whose story is still preserved within the walls of this palace.
The combination of acrylic and oil helped me create a rich, dreamy interior, full of emotion. Bold shades of purple and fiery orange add warmth, sensuality, and intrigue to the work, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia and mystery.
As I look at this work, I want to invite the viewer on a personal journey through time - to feel as though they are presen
ANGELINA HAFYNETS
(Born in 1992)
A contemporary Ukrainian artist
Graduated:
Adalbert Erdeli Uzhhorod College of Arts
Transcarpathian Academy of Arts.
Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
Awards:
2017 – Special Prize winner the “Silver Easel 2017” competition, Uzhhorod. Partner: «Insurance Company UTIKO».
2018 – Second Prize for the painting «Snowy Carpathians» in All-Ukrainian and art project «Picturesque Ukraine», Mariupol.
Her works are held in the collections of the following museums:
National Museum of Taras Shevcenko
National Museum “ Kyiv National Art Gallery”
Museum of the Avant-Garde
The Korsak's Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art
Parkhomivka Art Museum
The Museum of the History of the City of Kyiv
Cherkasy Art Museum
Dnipro Art Museum
Artistic vision:
In Hafynets's work, the world is perceived through color – material, saturated and intense.
“I’m interested in color as a self-sufficient substance. Each shade has its own power and energy, and harmoniously combined colors can evoke deep emotions,” says Hafynets.
