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.
$150.00 CAD
Acrylic paint on paper (framed).
18x24"
1 / 2 new posters created for Finch Store near Ossington station in collaboration with A.Kohanko. This one is a contrast of playful illustration by Kohanko and a cheeky phrase “Breadstick together” written in gothic script by Nestor.
$150.00 CAD
Acrylic paint on paper (framed).
18x24"
2 / 2 new posters created for Finch Store near Ossington station in collaboration with A.Kohanko. This one is a contrast of playful illustration by Kohanko and a cheeky phrase “It’s coffee o’clock” written in gothic script by Nestor.
$180.00 CAD
Photography and acrylic paint on wood panel.
15x15"
A painting on top of already existing photo print made on wood panel.
Initially there was just a photo of Audrey Hepburn which Nestor found in the Value Village. The idea of remake was to focus on actress’s facial features, specifically her eyes, and highlight them with calligraphy around her. The phrase “Windows to another world” refers back to the eyes and means that they are the portal to actress’s soul.
$300.00 CAD
Photography and acrylic paint on wood panel.
24x36"
Another remake of already existing photo print.
Initially there was just a photo of Audrey Hepburn which Nestor found in the Value Village. The idea of remake was to focus on actress’s facial features, specifically her eyes, and highlight them with calligraphy around her. The phrase “Look close enough and you’ll see my soul” refers back to the eyes and means that they are the portal to actress’s inner world.
$575.00 CAD
Acrylic and permanent paints on canvas.
30x72"
1 / 2 large-scale rectangular canvas from “Crossroads” series. Inspired by George Orwell’s book “1984” and recent events with COVID-19, this series is dedicated to our possible future. Right now we live in a time where we seem to be both free and under the control of ‘Big Brother’ at the same time. Our next steps will dictate which future we get to live in. Future with freedom and truth (Road 1.0.) or future where thoughtcrime is death (Road 2.0.)?
$575.00 CAD
Acrylic and permanent paint on canvas.
30x72"
1 / 2 large-scale rectangular canvas from “Crossroads” series. Inspired by George Orwell’s book “1984” and recent events with COVID-19, this series is dedicated to our possible future. Right now we live in a time where we seem to be both free and under the control of ‘Big Brother’ at the same time. Our next steps will dictate which future we get to live in. Future with freedom and truth (Road 1.0.) or future where thoughtcrime is death (Road 2.0.)?
$1,100.00 CAD
Acrylic and permanent paint on canvas.
40x40"
Large scale square canvas which is a part of Nestor collaboration with Ethica Coffee Roasters. This piece is about desire and what drives us as human beings.
$350.00 CAD
Acrylic paint and markers on canvas
24x32"
1 / 4 experimental canvas from my “Emotions” series. This series explores emotions through colour and brushstrokes rather than typographic compositions. Wisdom is associated with experience, maybe even elegance. That’s why the best color for such canvas is purple in my opinion. It translates this state the best through its sophistication. The accent blue in this work doesn’t stand out as much as in the previous 3 pieces, however, it adds on to the purple letters.
$350.00 CAD
Acrylic paint and markers on canvas
24x32"
1 / 4 experimental canvas from my “Emotions” series. This series explores emotions through color and brushstrokes rather than typographic compositions. Red is always associated with anger, however I’m amazed by the energy of this color. That’s why I chose it to represent one of the most energetic feelings in my series — passion. The green accents add even more drive to the color combo.
$350.00 CAD
Acrylic paint and markers on canvas
24x32"
1 / 4 experimental canvas from my “Emotions” series. This series explores emotions through color and brushstrokes rather than typographic compositions. Blue is the coldest colour there is. That’s why it was chosen to represent composure in my series. You should definitely feel coolness and control when you look at such color. The striking yellow, used for accents, has this electrifying energy, similar to how you keep composure in stressed situations.
$350.00 CAD
Acrylic paint and markers on canvas.
24x32"
1 / 4 experimental canvas from my “Emotions” series. This series explores emotions through colour and brushstrokes rather than typographic compositions. Abundance or in other words wealth is represented through green color in this piece. Green is a calming color which gives you the feeling of having and being just enough. Together with accent pink, these two create a bright but relaxing contrast.
$370.00 CAD
Acrylic paint on paper (framed).
24x30"
1 / 3 handmade poster created in a collaborative project with Finch Store based in Toronto. This work is in my signature style. I decided to space out the glyphs more, making the composition more chaotic and asymmetrical. Negative space creates more interest for the reader to decode the message hidden inside. The letters are still straight though, keeping the legibility of the work.