Gavdzinsky Albin

Gavdzinsky Albin Stanislavovich - People's Artist of Ukraine. Born on July 4, 1923 in the village of Bobrik Pervy, Odessa region, Ukraine. Since childhood, he was attracted by art, and drawing became his favorite thing. His school years revealed his talent, which did not go unnoticed by his teachers. This prompted his parents to support his desire for creativity.

About the People's Artist of Ukraine Albina Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky (1923 - 2014) it seems almost impossible to say something new that was not said during his long life by both journalists and publicists, and art critics of international level. Having once defined his priorities in art, the master remained faithful to them throughout 75 years of his creative activity.

The basis of his artistic principles was invariably a love of nature and people, and a tireless desire for improvement.

During his lifetime, Albin Gavdzinsky entered the history of world art as one of the most prominent representatives of Ukrainian impressionism of the second half of the twentieth century and is undoubtedly the leader of the classical direction of Odessa fine art.

The artist’s works are so integral and picturesquely fused that any attempt to decompose them and describe them in parts is doomed to failure in advance. Gavdzinsky’s paintings are always a leisurely, confidential story about what is happening, full of lyrical experience. They are sublime and pure, they can be compared with poetic and musical works with a continuity of figurative sound that does not fit into the framework of reasoning. The viewer has the fortunate opportunity to experience this feeling on the wave of an enthusiastic perception of the world.

Albin Gavdzinsky dedicated many of his works to his native Odessa, with which his entire adult life was connected. What beautiful Odessa streets are depicted at different times of the year! But it’s not only nature that permeates and overshadows Gavdzinsky’s cityscapes. The most beautiful buildings in Odessa are their architectural decoration, masterfully and accurately transferred by the master to canvas. How can one not love these ancient houses, which remember the voices of the first builders of Odessa and preserve within their walls the spirit of a bygone era...

During his long, creative life, Albin Stanislavovich visited different cities and countries. Everywhere he went out into the streets and wrote what his observant eyes saw and his life-trained heart felt.

The views he created of Krakow, Wroclaw, London, Kyiv, Odessa and many other cities will decorate any national gallery. They are already decorating. His numerous works are the pride of museums and private collections in France, Germany, Japan, USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, England and Ukraine. An artist of universal talent, who tirelessly praised the earthly beauty and trepidation of an infinitely varied life. Such people bring glory to the city in which they lived, and to the country, whose cultural traditions they preserved and increased through their sincere creative work.

1938 – laureate of the “Young Artist” magazine competition with his works “Shevchenko in a group of serfs” and “Hook”.

1941-1944 – Chernigov Higher Military Aviation School named after. Lenin Komsomol, aviation department. Fighter aviation instructor pilot.

1946-1950 – Odessa State Art School, painting and pedagogical department.

Participant of regional and all-Union exhibitions since 1948.

In 1950, Gavdzinsky graduated with honors from the Odessa Art School in the class of M. Pavlyuk and, as the best graduate, was recommended to the Riga Academy of Arts, but chose to go to the construction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric station.

1951 – debut at the All-Union Exhibition (the painting “The Beginning of Great Construction”).

1953 – first personal exhibition (together with K. Lomykin) at the OKM, Odessa.

On November 15, 1961, Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky was awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen” of the city of Novaya Kakhovka and a notable builder of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric station.

237 paintings by A.S. Gavdzinsky donated it to the city on the Dnieper, which became the basis for the creation of the Novokakhovskaya Art Gallery in November 1967.

In February 2003, the gallery was named after Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky.

On his eightieth birthday, July 4, 2003, the artist donated 27 more of his works to the city.

Since 1976 - Honored Artist of the Ukrainian SSR.

1981 – exhibition “Labor Ilyichevsk” in the works of A.S. Gavdzinsky and A.A. Gavdzinskaya was donated to the city of Ilyichevsk for the organization of an art museum.

A total of 40 works were transferred, of which 30 were paintings by A.S. Gavdzinsky.

Since 2003 - People's Artist of Ukraine.

On August 30, 2011, A. S. Gavdzinsky was awarded the state award of the President of Ukraine - the anniversary medal “20 Years of Independence of Ukraine”.

February 28, 2012 By order of the Odessa mayor No. 142 / K-01 dated February 27, 2012, he is awarded the “Sign of Respect” for many years of fruitful creative work and significant personal contribution to the development of domestic fine arts.

On July 4, 2013, he was awarded a significant municipal award - the Badge of Honor of the Odessa City Mayor named after. G.G. Third stage marazli.

The works are in art museums in Kyiv, Odessa, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nikolaev, Kherson, Lvov, Sevastopol, Alupka, as well as in numerous private collections in Germany, France, Japan, Russia, Great Britain, Spain, Poland, Canada, Australia, USA and etc.

Life and work in Odessa

From 1949 until the end of his life, Albin Gavdzinsky lived and worked in Odessa. He actively participated in the artistic life of the city, was a member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine, and also taught at the Odessa Art School, passing on his experience and knowledge to young artists.

Exhibitions and recognition

Albin Gavdzinsky took part in many exhibitions, both in Ukraine and abroad. His works were presented in Kyiv, Moscow, St. Petersburg, as well as in Europe and the USA.

• Personal exhibition in Kyiv (1975). At the National Art Museum of Ukraine, where the best works of the artist were presented, it aroused great interest and positive reviews from critics.
• International Exhibition in Paris (1980). Participation in the international exhibition of contemporary art, where Gavdzinsky’s works were highly appreciated by European art critics.
• Group exhibition in Odessa (1990). A joint exhibition with other Ukrainian artists is dedicated to Ukrainian art of the 20th century.

Interesting facts

- Numerous awards: For his contribution to the development of Ukrainian art, Albin Gavdzinsky was awarded many awards and honorary titles.

- Social activity: The artist actively participated in the cultural life of Odessa, organized exhibitions and charity events aimed at supporting young artists.

Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky remains one of the key figures of Ukrainian art of the 20th century, his works continue to inspire and delight viewers with their sincerity and depth.

The artist lived a long, fruitful life, leaving behind a rich artistic heritage. He was not only a talented artist, but also an excellent teacher who trained more than one generation of Ukrainian artists.

Gavdzinsky's works are kept in museums and private collections in Ukraine and other countries of the world. He continued to work until the last days of his life, and in December 2013 he celebrated his 90th birthday with a retrospective solo exhibition at the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art.