LOCAL ARTIST PROFILE
Maksym Nechytailo by Peri Hayes “Art unites people,” Maksym Nechytailo expresses. “I was the Designer and Artist of the 2025 Piano Peace Project by the Elgin County Ukrainian Community in St. Thomas. The Piano project clearly demonstrated how about 20 people of different ages and professions worked together to create a wonderful art object that was able to attract a lot of attention for the support of peace in Ukraine, which is so important for everyone now -- it is amazing!” Maksym relocated to Canada with his family following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Several of his paintings and sculptures are in private collections, along with works displayed across Canada and Ukraine. In addition to Maksym’s extensive experience as a portrait artist, he has explored abstract acrylic art and digital art, oil painting and watercolour urban landscapes throughout his career. Furthermore, he creates wooden and metal sculptures, as well as works in art restoration and furniture design. Moreover, Maksym earned his qualification to teach children in an art school, about which he voices, “As an art teacher, I have studied many different techniques. My favourite ones are watercolour, acrylic and oil -- all for different reasons: watercolour for its airy transparency and easy mixing of colour pigments; acrylic for the ability to quickly create multi-layered masterpieces of any size; and oil because it allows me to draw any creative ideas as I want without compromise.”
“I prefer to work on my paintings and teach art classes during the daytime in my studio.” As Maksym humbly reflects, “It was a very important moment for me when I was able to open my private art studio in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was amazing to find so much support in the Port Stanley community that allowed me to
Fresh • Local • Delicious FARM-FRESH FRUITS & VEGGIES HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS 6548 Sunset Rd, St. Thomas, ON, N5P 3S8 Open Daily — 9am to 5pm
www.burkesproducemarket.ca Your taste of fresh, every single day!
On behalf of Central Elgin Council and Municipal staff,
Have questions or need assistance? Our team is here to help.
centralelgin.org
519-631-4860
Page 8 Port Stanley Villager • October 2025
To advertise here, please contact Geoff@villagerpublications.com
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs