Meet artist Yurko Gutsulyak, explore his poster project Blue-Yellow Series, and join the discussion on graphic design, conceptual art, and symbolism.

Date and Time:
Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Location:
Art Exhibit Room
St. Volodymyr Institute (SVI)
620 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5S 2H4

Join us for a reception with artist and designer Yurko Gutsulyak. Bring your friends and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of graphic design, rich with polished metaphors and layered ideas. The ongoing exhibition, Blue-Yellow Series, is a screen-printed poster project that captures Ukrainian identity through unique interpretations of the national flag’s colours, symbolizing support and hope in various forms — from wavelengths of light to wildflowers and digital hues. The central message of the project is: "When no colours are left, the Ukrainian flag is still waving."

About the Author:
Yurko Gutsulyak (Ukrainian-Canadian, 1979) examines the frontiers between graphic design and contemporary art. Though his artworks are often reproduced in multiple editions, they aim to deliver personalized messages to the viewer. Symbols and symbolism fascinate him and fuel his creativity. He enjoys engineering meanings and playing with interpretations to provoke reflection and even debate. With over twenty years of experience in the field, Yurko Gutsulyak founded Gutsulyak.Studio in 2005, a creative atelier specializing in visual identity, print, and packaging design. He has achieved remarkable success throughout his career, receiving numerous international awards (including Red Dot, European Design Awards, Epica Awards, Pentawards, Dieline Awards, Communication Arts, and Graphis), delivering lectures, writing, and shaping the design community in Canada, Ukraine, and beyond.