Nestor
Nestor is a modern calligraphy artist from Kiev who’s currently based in Toronto.
His way started back in 2012 with street art and exploration of letterforms. This hobby created a path for the artist into the OCAD University where he studied Graphic Design. Using collected knowledge, his focus shifted from the traditional image of a designer to more of an artistic perspective.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Since 2020, Nestor is a great supporter of the modern Calligraphy movement. His main idea is to absorb the knowledge of different cultures & their alphabets to transform traditional letterforms into more abstract / expressive / interesting shapes. Through this practice, the artist believes to unite those cultures together.
Nestor is a modern calligraphy artist from Kiev who’s currently based in Toronto.
His way started back in 2012 with street art and exploration of letterforms. This hobby created a path for the artist into the OCAD University where he studied Graphic Design. Using collected knowledge, his focus shifted from the traditional image of a designer to more of an artistic perspective.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Since 2020, Nestor is a great supporter of the modern Calligraphy movement. His main idea is to absorb the knowledge of different cultures & their alphabets to transform traditional letterforms into more abstract / expressive / interesting shapes. Through this practice, the artist believes to unite those cultures together.
$750.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on canvas.
40x40"
“The grass isn't always greener on the other side!”
Vibrant greens and yellows intertwine on the canvas, mirroring the crisp hues of freshly cut grass that evoke the unmistakable scent of a sunlit lawn. The calligraphy imitates the blades of grass swaying in the breeze.
This canvas invites you to relish the sensory experience, where each stroke captures the vibrant energy of a sunny afternoon and the earthy aroma of newly mown lawns. Can you already smell it?
$750.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on canvas.
40x40"
“Tastes like strawberries. On a summer evening”
You can notice how the colors of this work mimick the sweet and tempting hues of a sun-kissed strawberry in its prime. The calligraphy tries to translate this summer sweetness. Savor the moment and remember the sweetest wild strawberry you picked during your childhood days.
$750.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on canvas.
40x40"
“Every day is a fresh start for you. Every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.”
The colors in this work imitate the famous golden hour with rich hues of red, orange, yellow, and of course gold paint as well. It portrays a magical transition from day to dusk. 'Golden Hour' shows the world bathed in a luminous glow, perfectly set for your pictures.
Toronto’s golden hours are especially beautiful with all of the city’s reflections coming from surrounding skyscrapers.
$900.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on wooden board.
40x40"
“The clouds in this pink sky look like cotton candy”
Beige, pink, and purple hues gracefully converge on the canvas, mirroring the palette of a sky ablaze with the soft glow of twilight. Letters on the panel reflect clouds catching the last light, mere moments before the night takes hold.
This work invites you to immerse yourself in the tender embrace of a cotton candy sky. The pink skies, which are mostly seen during the summer season, make any sunset better. Take time and try to remember the last time you enjoyed such sky with no worries disttracting you from it.
$900.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on wooden board.
40x40"
“When the sun is setting, leave whatever you are doing and watch it”
Radiant purples, pinks, and oranges meld in a vibrant dance on the canvas, mirroring the breathtaking palette of a sun bidding adieu to the day. The calligraphy, like the last whispers of daylight, weaves a narrative of the magic found in the transition from day to night.
This artwork is a celebration of the enchanting moments when the world is bathed in a symphony of colors, inviting you to embrace the calmness of a summer evening.
$750.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on canvas.
40x40"
“Imagine the cool, clean air and this huge, perfect blue sky all around”
Soft hues of blue seamlessly blend across the canvas, mimicking the boundless clarity of an unblemished sky. The calligraphy, similar to gentle clouds adrift in the azure expanse, weaves a narrative of calm and quiet contemplation.
This artwork is an homage to the simplicity of beauty found in nature. A visual ode to the peaceful moments when the sky opens up in an invitation to daydream.
$900.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on wooden board.
40x40"
“Water is the soul of the Earth”
Shades of turquoise and blue converge in a graceful dance across the canvas, mirroring the pristine palette of coastal serenity. The calligraphy, like gentle waves, weaves a narrative of the sea's time- less embrace.
This work invites you to lose yourself in the endless beauty of the azure seas. Each stroke on the canvas captures the essence of seaside tranquility, transporting you to the edge where the land meets the endlessly captivating ocean.
$750.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on canvas.
40x40"
“Wake up early and shine before the sun does”
Deep blacks, calming blues, and muted dark blues come together in mirroring the subtle hues that paint the world in the hushed moments before dawn.
Expressive calligraphy invites you to witness the birth of light, each stroke echoing the delicate transition from darkness to the soft glow of daybreak.
Imagine your slow summer mornings before the sun arises and shines through your windows with this piece.
$750.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on canvas.
40x40"
“Night is the mother of thoughts.”
Allow this artwork to transport you to the quiet moments when the world sleeps, and the universe unfolds its secrets. Dark shades of blue, purple, and contrasting chrome colors will help you enjoy the beauty that emerges when the sun leaves, and the night claims its rightful canvas in the sky.
Get back to those sleepless summer nights when you traveled, partied, or just stayed up for too long thinking about your future / loved ones / and most sacred dreams.
$900.00
Permanent, acrylic, spray paints on wooden board.
40x40"
“Every year my feet touch this murky water, my soul feels cleaner.”
A canvas that captures the essence of aquatic beauty in your local lake. With expressive calligraphy, the artwork brings to life the three distinct hues of blue and turquoise, together with contrasting burgundy, echoing the serene palette found at the lake's mysterious depths.
The quote invites contemplation on the connection between nature and the soul. Allow the colors to transport you to the heart of the lake, where each stroke tells a tale of renewal and the cleansing embrace of the water.
$100.00
Spray, oil, acrylic paints on canvas.
15x15"
A square canvas mixing 3 various paints together and exhibited at It’s Not Easy Being Green show earlier this year. Has a phrase “trust the process” in the back, and a second part of it saying “it take time” at the front, outlined in neon green.
$250.00
Acrylic paint on paper (framed).
29x21"
Larger piece from Immigrant Diaries series including the word 'culture' in the back and phrase "roots in one land, dream in another" at the front.