Igor Lipskykh

Igor Lipskykh (b. November 27, 1991, Mykolaiv, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian artist recognized for both his mastery of academic techniques and his ever-evolving explorations of identity and resilience. After graduating from Mykolaiv Art School No. 2 in 2007 and the Mykolaiv College of Culture and Arts in 2011, Lipskykh moved to Kharkiv to study at the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts. There, he specialized in Graphic Arts, Monumental Painting, and Easel Painting, earning a master’s degree in 2017. Following his studies, he served as a drawing instructor at the academy before committing fully to his independent practice in 2018.

In his developing his work, Lipskykh frequently incorporates photography, photo collage and other contemporary techniques to craft dynamic compositions, enabling him to explore innovative and modern compositional solutions. He enjoys experimenting with color and blending figurative painting with abstract elements, seeking a distinctive plastic language. With a focus on the human figure, Lipskykh draws on his extensive experience in life drawing, believing that it must harmonize with creative compositional experimentation to cultivate an artist’s unique style.

A member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 2019, Lipskykh has been recognized for his contributions to preserving and promoting academic art tradition. Amid the disruptions of war, he temporarily relocated to Lviv in 2022 but returned to Kharkiv in 2023, where he continues his work. His art, marked by its depth and emotional resonance, has reached a global audience, with pieces held in private collections across Ukraine, the US, the UK, Eastern and Western Europe, Australia, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada, China, and South Africa.