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Vasyl Savchenko - Our Gdansk artist

A picture is worth a thousand words - and the works by Ukrainian-born Vasyl Savchenko do have a lot to say, indeed.
He has created a wall installation for The Cloud One Danzig, combining aspects of the historical city map with the colourfulness of Danzig's famous amber.
His technique: The canvas is coloured first and subsequently hatched and shaded with natural charcoal and eraser.
But the artist, who also teaches at the Academy of Fine Arts, is himself at least as expressive as his work, cue our Silent Interview:

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One artist Vasyl Savchenko shows a heart with his hands to the camera

How was the collaboration with The Cloud One?

hotel Gdansk The Cloud One work table with several pens by Vasyl Savchenko

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One portrait of artist Vasyl

What does Danzig mean to you?

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One portrait of Vasyl Savchenko holds a brown bag in front of his face

What goes on in your head when you create?

designhotel Gdańsk The Cloud One portrait of Vasyl Savchenko looking down at the floor

What is the most difficult part of your work?

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One artist Vasyl Savchenko holds a piece of natural charcoal up to the camera.

What typical gesture accompanies your work?

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One close-up of hand holding a pen while creating art

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One artist Vasyl Savchenko crossing his arms

What do you do when you have a creative block?

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One portrait of Vasyl Savchenko smiling

How do you feel when you're done with a piece?

designhotel Gdansk The Cloud One reception area with artwork by Vasyl Savchenko on the wall

And that's the final piece: