Sergey Piskunov is a Ukrainian painter passionately committed to exploring the core principles of hyperrealism to redefine the genre with his breathtaking works. The artist creates a stunning anthology of works that he sees as a “burst of emotion”, forcing him to turn his soul inside out and leave it on the canvas.
Having a true passion for drawing since childhood, he was always scribbling over everything he found in front of him be it notebooks or school desks. Even though his teachers insisted on joining an art school to develop the talent, he never did; which slowly led to drifting away from the creative path. In his 3rd year of study to become a computer system engineer, a person very close to Sergey presented him with brushes and oil paints. It was this gift that rekindled the artist in him and lead him back to pursuing art.
Piskunov’s primary focus and area of work is hyperrealism. According to him, this is the style that helps him be competitive with himself, and improve his creative skills. Working within hyperrealism, his works are striking with photographic qualities and illusions. At first glance, the artworks mislead people into believing it as a photograph. Only after looking closely does one realize and notice every brushstroke created by the artist on the canvas.
Piskunov is a rare observer free from the restrictions and stereotypes of many artists because he refuses to be limited to one singular subject, market trend, or approach. As an artist, he is incessantly searching for meaning and answers and is a keen observer of humanity, people, and their desires. “I don’t set to say anything with my art; I try to catch the beauty of emotions and display it as detailed as possible on canvas”, he says.
Many of Piskunov’s works depict an intimate connection to women. By recording their stories and experiences visually in his work, he documents the glory, strength, and fragility of women and gives them significance, acknowledging the beauty, melancholy, and history.
Today, his works testify his talent not only in Ukraine but also in Germany, Great Britain, the USA, Switzerland, and many other countries. With strong determination, Piskunov continuously pushes himself on his path and embodies new ideas into magnificent paintings.