Serhiy Yurievich Sayenko

 Serhiy Yurievich Sayenko is a distinguished Ukrainian artist and cultural figure who currently serves as the Vice-President of the Union of Marine Artists of Odessa and heads the "Primorsky Boulevard" section. He holds the position of Honorary Consul in Odessa for the International Organization "Art without Borders" ("Sztuka bez granic") from Poland, representing Polish cultural interests in Ukraine.
Education:
Graduate of the Odessa Art School named after M.B. Grekov (1985)
Master's degree from the South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushinsky (2004)
Professional qualification as a fine arts teacher
Professional Activities:
Sayenko has established himself as a prolific organizer of art exhibitions and plein air
events, both within Ukraine and internationally, with over one hundred successful exhibitions to his credit. He maintains an active role in nurturing emerging talent, dedicating time to mentoring young artists and beginners in painting techniques.
Exhibition History:
His works have been featured in prominent exhibitions at the Odessa National Art School
and various international organizations. Notable exhibitions include showings at museums in Odessa and Dnipro. His artwork is held in several distinguished private collections, including that of M.Z. Knobel, and can be found in both domestic and international private collections. International Leadership:
In 2008, Sayenko led a delegation of Ukrainian artists at the prestigious international plein
air event "Great Mountain" in Slovenia. This event, held in the Alps at an elevation of 1,800 meters, brought together artists from Slovenia, Montenegro, Croatia, Romania, Germany,
and Ukraine.
Recent Achievements:
In 2018, he organized the "Picturesque Odessa" plein air event, which attracted artists from Ukraine, Poland, and Bulgaria. This significant cultural event was held in Sanzheyka, Odesa region, further cementing his role as a cultural bridge-builder in the international art community.