Artem Honchariuk (born in 1990, Zaporizhzhia) is a Ukrainian photographer. In 1995, the family moved to Cherkasy. He graduated from the Cherkasy branch of the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts with a degree in environmental design. The main occupation is a horticulturist, he currently works in the Kyiv Zoological Park.
He started photography as a hobby in 2009, and over the years he experimented with different genres of photography. However, at the end of 2021, he found his calling in black and white photography, which became the basis of his work. He completed courses at the Ukrteleradiopress institute specializing in photography in 2020, and a course in art photography at the "MYPH" school of Serhiy Melnychenko in 2023.
My creativity is a project that will last for the rest of my life. I intend to continue shooting what I feel inside. This allows me to discover new depths, develop as a photographer and express my inner essence embodied in the depth of dark and light, creating an impression of intimacy and mystery. Although I don't have specific projects, my work is constantly evolving and inspires me to experiment. My photographs reveal the depth of emotions, convey the mystery and universality of human experience. They are an expression of my thoughts, feelings and observations, and they also encourage viewers to think and feel an emotional connection. In addition to self-portraits, I sometimes include other people in my photos. This allows me to reveal the interaction, the search for commonality or contrast between different personalities. Each frame becomes an expressive image of emotions, stories and relationships. My photos embody deep feelings, inspired
moments and experiences. They convey my vision of the world, its beauty, even in a minimalist form. I use a black and white palette to focus on details, contrasts and play, creating an impression of depth and mystery. Each photo is the result of my ability to penetrate the essence of the image, capture the moment and convey its emotional power to the viewer. There is no specific theme in my work. I photograph what I feel at a certain moment in time, reflecting the events and emotions happening in the world around me. In my works, you can see images dedicated to the Russian-Ukrainian war, reflecting the tragedy and consequences of the conflict. My photographs become a means of expressing my observations and reactions to the surrounding reality, I try to reproduce internal psychological and emotional experiences. I strive to remain open to new observations, emotions and ideas that arise within me. Any photo I create is an expression of my personality
and my interaction with the world around me. I believe that the process of continuous creative development is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Thus, my work reflects my ability to perceive the world in a unique way and convey this perception through black and white photography. My work is a never-ending project, constantly changing and unfolding, and I look forward to what the future holds for my creative development.
