 |  | Zhugan became the first member of the Soviet Union of Artists from Dnepropetrovsk in 1964 |
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To mark his passing, the Chambers Gallery has brought his work back to the UK for a second outing.
the works consist of 40 vivid depictions of the imposing constructions Zhugan saw as symbols of a new era for his land. A member of the Union of Soviet Artists, he was awarded the title of Honoured Artist of Ukraine for his portrayals of Eastern Ukraine's "eternal and unassuming beauty."
This is the second UK exhibition of Zhugan's work – the first was also at the Chambers Gallery | |  |
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Rapid industrial growth damaged the natural environment in Ukraine, but Zhugan's landscapes juxtapose existing and emerging elements, fuelled by his optimism and love for the region he had spent his entire life in and fought for when the German army invaded during World War Two.
 | | Nature consistently dominates industry in the paintings |
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Blossoming trees dominate the canvases, overlooking factory buildings billowing smoke, inflecting promise, new beginnings and unstoppable progress.
Open Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. The Chambers Gallery, Long Lane, London. Admission free, call 020 7778 1600.
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