08/04/2026
Art from Ukraine in Concord, MA:
Ukrainian Cultural Initiative is happy to tell a little more about Artists and art shown at Frame-Ables! Frame-ables
Serhiy Kolechko (Kyiv, Ukraine) Сергій Колечко is a Ukrainian artist, painter, and master of decorative art based in Kyiv.
Born in Kyiv in 1960, he graduated from the Odesa M. Grekov Art School in 1980 and later studied the art of hot enamel on copper under the guidance of renowned artist Oleksandr Borodai. A member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 1995.Together with his wife, artist Tetiana Kolechko, Serhiy Kolechko contributes to the revival and preservation of the Ukrainian tradition of hot enamel on copper. Their mastery of this rare technique has brought them recognition as laureates of the Kateryna Bilokur State Prize (2017).
This ancient technique, valued for its durability and timeless beauty, has long been considered a medium capable of preserving art for generations. As a saying often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci expresses: “If you want to create something eternal, work in enamel.”
Since 1992, Serhiy Kolechko has participated in numerous Ukrainian and international exhibitions, enamel symposiums, and plein air painting events In Ukraine, France, Germany. Tetiana and Serhiy Kolechko participated in more than 100 personal and joint exhibitions in Ukraine and Europe. Partial list of exhibitions:
- Ukraine (1982 – December 2022): Art Center “Ukrainian House”, National Museum of decorative Arts, National Museum of Kyiv Sophia, Ministry of Culture Lavra Gallery, National Literature Museum, exhibition pavilion of National Union of Artists of Ukraine, United Nations office in Ukraine, etc.
- Italy (1999): Arts Museum of City of New Milanese
- Germany (2001): Arts Museum of City of Deidesheim, Enamel Museum at Himmerod Abby
- Serbia (2008): National Museum of Serbia, Beograd
- France (2010): United Nations office in Paris, exhibition hall of Ukrainian Cultural center.
In the United States, his works have been presented in exhibitions and events organized by Ukrainian Cultural Initiative, including at Trinity Church in Boston (2023), Gallery@First Parish in Bedford, MA (2023), The Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell, MA (2024), and Abington Art Center in Jenkintown, PA (2024), Babson College, MA (2025).
His works, characterized by rich symbolism, expressive color, and the unique depth of enamel, are held in museum collections and private collections in France, Germany, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States.
You can watch a video about the process of creating hot enamel on copper on our website:
https://ukrainian-cultural-initiative.com/kolechko
Serhiy Kolechko: “Nowadays, it is difficult to be present at exhibitions of our artwork, to communicate directly with the audience, and to talk about modern Ukrainian art, our feelings, and our current reality. Yet I am confident that our work will convey something of our worldview and bring you a sense of warmth and appreciation for this part of our culture.
Art is a universal language through which people across the world connect, feel, understand, and are spiritually enriched. We are also deeply grateful to you, the Americans, for supporting us in defending our bright, life-affirming ideals, protecting our ancient culture, and safeguarding the lives and existence of our people. I would especially like to thank Natalka Proskura and her husband, Vlad Shapiro. Their devotion and love for Ukraine and its culture have made it possible to share with you this small part of our work.
May our art convey our gratitude and bring joy to your hearts”.
