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Petr ZlochevskyUkrainian, Soviet painter, teacher
Date of Birth: 25.05.1907
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Petr Zlochevsky: Ukrainian Painter and Theater Set Designer
- Theatrical Career
- Pedagogy
- Awards and Recognition
- - People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR (1964)
Petr Zlochevsky: Ukrainian Painter and Theater Set Designer
Early Life and EducationPetr Zlochevsky was born on May 25, 1907 in Kyiv, Ukraine. He spent his childhood in Zvenigorodka before receiving his initial art education at the K.M. and S.M. Tereshchenko Art School. In 1927, he enrolled in the Kyiv Art Institute's theater department, graduating in 1931. His instructors included Fotii Krasnitsky, Vladimir Tatlin, and Vladimir Elevi.
Theatrical Career
Zlochevsky worked as a stage designer at the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater from 1936 until his passing. He also created sets for productions at the Kyiv and Voroshilovgrad theaters. His notable works include "The Barber of Seville," "Esmeralda," "Don Quixote," "Prince Igor," "Ivan Susanin," "Swan Lake," and "The Nutcracker."
Pedagogy
Zlochevsky dedicated 22 years to teaching. He served as an associate professor and later professor at the Ushinsky Odessa Pedagogical Institute's art and graphic arts department.
Awards and Recognition
Zlochevsky's exceptional contributions earned him numerous accolades, including:
- People's Artist of the Ukrainian SSR (1964)
- Honored Art Worker of the Georgian SSR (1954)- Member of the Union of Artists of the USSR
- Associate Professor
- Professor
Legacy
Petr Zlochevsky's legacy as a painter and theater set designer continues to inspire generations of artists. His innovative designs for opera and ballet productions captivated audiences worldwide, leaving an enduring mark on the art form.
