Community Event

Blue-Yellow Series: Reception with Artist Yurko Gutsulyak RGD

Written by Yurko Gutsulyak RGD, Gutsulyak.Studio

Toronto Thursday October 10 @ 7 pm ET

Free for Members and Non-Members

Blue-Yellow Series: Reception with Artist Yurko Gutsulyak RGD

Toronto Thursday October 10 @ 7 pm ET

Meet artist Yurko Gutsulyak RGD and join the discussion on graphic design, conceptual art and symbolism of his Blue-Yellow Poster Series.

Join us for a reception with artist and designer Yurko Gutsulyak RGD. 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 RGD (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.

Location: St. Volodymyr Institute, 620 Spadina Ave, Toronto

You can also visit the exhibition, which is taking place until November 20, 2024. Please see the schedule below:

Monday: 9 am — 7 pm
Tuesday: 9 am — 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am — 7 pm
Thursday: 9 am — 7 pm
Friday: 9 am — 5 pm

Yurko Gutsulyak RGD

Gutsulyak.Studio

Yurko Gutsulyak is an accomplished design wizard with over 20 years of mastery in the field. He is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the award-winning Gutsulyak.Studio, globally known for its exquisite design, focused on identity and packaging. Yurko Gutsulyak's expertise and success led him to launch the studio in North America and Europe, operating between New York, Toronto, and Kyiv. Gifted with an inventive mind, Yurko Gutsulyak has taken part in creating hundreds of unique projects that have earned over 150 reputable awards, including Red Dot, European Design Awards, Epica Awards, Pentawards, Dieline Awards, Communication Arts, and Graphis. He is also a passionate advocate for pushing the art world's boundaries, sharing his insights and inspirations through articles, talks, and workshops. His interviews have been published in leading print design magazines, including Novum (Germany), idPure (Switzerland), +design (Greece), idN (Hong Kong), telegraf (Ukraine), Font (Czech Republic), and Brand (China). Countless others have appeared in digital media. His expertise and achievements have earned him a place as a respected design judge in the United States, Canada, Ukraine, Poland, Slovenia, South Korea, Taiwan, and other countries. Additionally, several of his iconic works have been exhibited in museums around the globe.