Kyiv in winter (triptych, right part: "View from Starokyivska mountain") 1985

Yuriy Khymych created this watercolor artwork, "Kyiv in Winter", as a part of a triptych. It visually immerses us in a snow-covered cityscape, dominated by a high vantage point that looks down over an array of buildings and architectural structures. The artwork's cool, muted palette evokes a sense of quiet stillness. The composition is structured by sharp angular lines of the rooftops, which contrast with the rounded forms of the snow-laden hill. These lines create a dynamic interplay of shapes and forms, guiding the viewer's eye through the urban landscape. We observe the geometric abstraction in the architectural details and how they blend with the natural forms. Khymych masterfully uses the watercolor medium to capture the textural contrasts between the soft snow and the solid structures beneath, creating a visual discourse between form and the transformative effects of nature. This highlights the city's resilience through changing seasons. The piece invites ongoing interpretation, where the familiar urban landscape is perceived through the lens of formal qualities and broader cultural dialogues.