“Crete Tune 2nd”

Tatyana Palchuk Biography

In the serene setting of Greece’s Crete Island, soft, white, and grey tones mingle with captivating contrasts. The painting unfolds within a space crafted by the artist, evoking the ambiance of Knossos castle ruins or the shores of the Mediterranean—a surreal yet tangible place. A harpist plucks her instrument, resonating with a sailing ship in the background, the sea serving as both backdrop and inspiration. The harp itself resembles a ship’s sail, with a fluttering pennant atop its mast. A diverse ensemble of living beings gathers to revel in the fantastical, music-infused atmosphere. Stray and domestic dogs, along with the famed Cretan cats and wood doves, animate the scene. The doves, preoccupied with gathering scattered grains, momentarily divert from the music. Everything pulsates with motion and melody, infused with an aura of love and positivity. The painting beckons viewers to immerse themselves in its beauty, to sit, watch, and listen to the harmonious blend of sea and music.

Exhibited

2012
March. Gallery Agora New York

2013
Rietumu Bank Exhibition Hall (RCC) May 8 – 31 Riga
Art House “Juras Varti” – Ventspils – Solo Show, December/January 2013/14.
Broadcast TV ReTV Movie “Personalities” ReTV Latvia 2013
Culture News “Cesis” 9 January 2013

2014
Regional Museum “Rezekne” Retrospective Solo Show October 2014.

2015
Iecava Culture Hall – Solo Show in Homeland – February 2015.
Bauska Museum – Latvia – Retrospective – March/April 2015.
Valmiera Museum – Retrospective – October 2015.