Mickola Vorokhta (Ukrainian: Микола Ворохта, born 18 July 1947 in Rakhiv, Ukraine) is a Ukrainian artist-painter who lives and works in Odessa. In 2014, he was awarded the status of Merited Artist of Ukraine.[1]
Mickola Vorokhta | |
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Микола Ворохта (Ukrainian) | |
Mickola Vorokhta at his exhibition | |
Born | (1947-07-18) 18 July 1947 (age 75) Rakhiv, Transcarpathean region, Soviet Union |
Nationality | Ukrainian |
Known for | Painting, Graphics |
Awards | Merited Artist of Ukraine |
Website | www |
Mickola Vorokhta finished his education in 1971 at the Art Faculty of Odessa Pedagogical Institute (maître V. G. Efimenko).[2] From 1974 to 1998 he was a lecturer at the art department of Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture.[3][4] Since 1995 he has been a member of the National Union of Ukrainian Artists.[2][3]
His artworks are held in collections at the Culture Ministry of Ukraine, the Slovakian Museum of Ukrainian and Russian Culture, Historical Museum "Palanok", Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art[5] and the Illichivsk Art Museum. They are also housed in private collections in Ukraine, Russia, UK, US, France, Japan, Switzerland, Norway, Italy, Portugal, Germany, China and other countries.[4] He was the founder and head of the artist group "Zgurt"[6] and was awarded а Diploma of Honor for his services to art and culture by the Odessa Regional Council.[7]
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