Join us for the opening of All Seasons, an exhibition of oil landscape paintings by Ukrainian artist Oleg Mishchenko, at COMPAS Charity Gall

Join us for the opening of All Seasons, an exhibition of oil landscape paintings by Ukrainian artist Oleg Mishchenko, at COMPAS Charity Gallery in Peterborough.

The evening will feature a live oil painting demonstration by the artist and a piano performance by Serge Slyvka, offering visitors a chance to enjoy art and music together in the lead-up to Christmas.

Friday, 4 December 2026 | 5–8 pm

COMPAS Charity Gallery, Peterborough

About the Exhibition

From snow-covered Ukrainian villages and the Carpathian Mountains to colourful European streets, peaceful countryside and summer landscapes, All Seasons invites visitors to discover the beauty of the world through the eyes of Ukrainian artist Oleg Mishchenko.

The exhibition brings together oil paintings capturing different seasons, places and moods. His works are rich in colour, light and atmosphere, reflecting his interest in nature, architecture and the changing character of familiar landscapes.

A particular focus of Mishchenko's artistic practice is architectural heritage. Over the years, he has created numerous paintings depicting historic buildings and monuments in Ukraine and other countries, including places whose cultural heritage is at risk.

For Oleg, painting is also a way of slowing down and holding on to the fleeting beauty of a moment.

Artist Statement

"I mostly paint outdoors, inspired by the beauty of the world around me. I try to capture subtle moods and feelings that are easy to miss. Each time, I am struck by the seasons as they follow one another.

Painting outdoors, and painting in general, feels like stepping into an illusion of your own making, shaped by vivid and joyful impressions. It is an attempt to slow down time, to remain in that world you have created for just a little longer."

— Oleg Mishchenko

Live Oil Painting Demonstration

One of the highlights of the opening evening will be a live oil painting demonstration by Oleg Mishchenko.

Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the artist at work, discover more about his painting techniques and see how a landscape begins to take shape on canvas.

Live Piano Music by Serge Slyvka

The opening evening will also feature a live piano performance by Serge Slyvka, bringing music and visual art together in the gallery.

Enjoy an evening of beautiful landscapes, live music and the opportunity to meet the artist in a welcoming, festive atmosphere.

Meet the Artist: Oleg Mishchenko

Born in Kyiv in 1976, Oleg Mishchenko is a Ukrainian painter with more than two decades of professional artistic experience.

He graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv in 2001, having studied in the studio of Professor V. I. Zabashty. In 2004, he completed his master's degree under Professor M. E. Gueda.

Oleg is a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, the Ipswich Art Society and the Suffolk Art Society.

Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous exhibitions and artistic projects. His paintings are held in private collections in Ukraine and internationally, while his large-scale murals can be found in restaurants and private residences.

He is also a recipient of the Mikhail Dymtrenko Artist Laureate Award.

With a portfolio of more than 500 paintings, Mishchenko has devoted a significant part of his artistic career to landscapes and the architectural heritage of Ukraine and other countries.

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