Oleksandr Miroshnychenko

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Sculptor, ceramic artist

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"For me, ceramics is not a craft, but a way of thinking. Clay has the incredible ability to be both plastic and monumental; it records the passage of time and the energy of a touch. I am interested in the moment of transformation, when a form begins to break down, revealing a new, profound aesthetic of imperfection."

A master of contemporary artistic ceramics and sculpture. His brand is built on the synthesis of ancient craft and modern conceptual form. Miroshnychenko creates unique objects that resemble organic structures, fossils, or cosmic bodies. His work is characterized by complex textures, experimental glazes, and a deep understanding of clay as a living material that records the passage of time.

Oleksandr Miroshnychenko is a prominent figure in contemporary Ukrainian ceramic sculpture. Beginning his career in 2003 at KSADA, he evolved from Japanese aesthetics to complex conceptual objects. His philosophy focuses on the flow of time, imperfection, and the transformation of personality. In key series like "Heads," he explores the destruction of a cohesive image and its transition into landscape forms. Miroshnychenko uses clay as a living medium to capture intellectual and social processes. Since 2019, he has been a member of the International Academy of Ceramics (AIC-IAC) in Geneva, solidifying his global standing. Awarded in Japan and Spain, his work synthesizes technological mastery with contemporary artistic expression, making him a central figure in the history of modern Ukrainian sculpture and craft. His pieces are held in prominent museums and private collections worldwide, representing the cutting edge of contemporary ceramic art.

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Mironova Gallery

Credentials

Awards

2019 Grand Prix (Highest Award) of the X National Potter’s Day "Wheels of Holy Action", Opishne.
2018 1st Prize in the "Ceramic Sculpture" category at the INTER-Ecopanopticon of Professional Ceramics, Opishne.
2017 Laureate Diploma for the best conceptual work at the National Exhibition-Competition of Artistic Ceramics.
2015 Special Jury Mention for an innovative approach to the material at the International Youth Pottery Festival.
2011 1st Prize of the National Artistic Ceramics Competition (organized by the National Museum-Reserve of Ukrainian Pottery).

Solo exhibitions

2025 "Absolute Form", National Museum of Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art, Kyiv.
2024 "Resilience of Matter", White World Gallery, Kyiv.
2023 "Clay. Form. Meaning", National Museum of Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art, Kyiv.
2021 "Tectonics", Tsekh Gallery, Kyiv.
2019 "Organics", Shcherbenko Art Centre, Kyiv.
2017 "Terra. Sculptural Objects", Triptych ART Gallery, Kyiv.
2015 "Earth Code", National Museum of Ukrainian Pottery, Opishne.
2014 "Artifacts", Ya Gallery Art Center, Kyiv.
2012 "Transformation of Form", RA Gallery, Kyiv.
2010 "Clay: Dialogue", Museum of Contemporary Art of Ukraine, Kyiv.
2008 "Fossils", Mystetskyi Kurin Gallery, Kyiv.

Group exhibitions

2025 "Revelations. International Biennial of Crafts and Creation", Grand Palais, Paris, France.
2024 "Ukrainian Design & Craft: New Meanings", international project, London — Paris.
2024 "Protagonists. Zhivopisny Zapovidnyk / Paris Commune", Ukrainian House, Kyiv.
2023 "Heritage", National Museum of Decorative Art, Kyiv.
2022 "Manifesta 14", European Biennial of Contemporary Art, Pristina, Kosovo.
2021 "Contemporary Ceramics in Context", international symposium, Opishne.
2019 "Clay Space", Tsekh Gallery, Kyiv.
2018 "Revelations. International Biennial of Art Craft", Grand Palais, Paris, France.
2017 "Labyrinth", Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv.
2016 "Ceramic Event", international exhibition, Brussels, Belgium.
2014 "Ukrainian Landscape", Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv.
2012 "ARSENALE 2012", 1st Kyiv International Biennale of Contemporary Art, Kyiv.
2010 "Fire and Clay", Artist's House, Kyiv.
2007 "Pottery Circle", Opishne.

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International fairs

2025 "Revelations. International Biennial of Crafts and Creation", Grand Palais, Paris, France.
2024 "Collect: International Fair for Contemporary Craft and Design", Somerset House, London, UK.
2024 "Paris Design Week. Ukrainian Pavilion", Paris, France.
2023 "Heritage", National Museum of Decorative Art, Kyiv, Ukraine.
2022 "Manifesta 14", European Nomadic Biennial of Contemporary Art, Pristina, Kosovo.
2021 "Contemporary Ceramics in Context", international symposium, Opishne, Ukraine.
2018 "Revelations. International Biennial of Art Craft and Creation", Grand Palais, Paris, France.
2016 "Ceramic Event", international exhibition and fair, Brussels, Belgium.
2012 "ARSENALE 2012", 1st Kyiv International Biennale of Contemporary Art, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Personal

2019 Grand Prix in Opishne (2019): Winning the highest award at the country's main professional forum, solidifying his status as a leading master of modern plastic form.
Transformation of the Medium: Established ceramics as a legitimate form of contemporary sculpture, moving it from the category of decorative arts into the realm of conceptual art objects.
International Representation: Successfully represented Ukraine at Revelations (Grand Palais, Paris), one of the world's most prestigious biennials for fine craft and design.
Museum Recognition: His works are included in the collections of the National Museum-Reserve of Ukrainian Pottery (Opishne) and the National Museum of Ukrainian Folk Decorative Art (Kyiv).
Innovation of Textures: Developed signature methods for clay processing and experimental firing, enabling the creation of unique "organic" surfaces that mimic natural fossils and tectonic structures.