Born in Paris and trained as a physician, Schkolnyk discovered his talent for drawing during his studies in the art of forensics. He soon embarked on a career as an artist, and is considered a modern master of the mezzotint. He has enjoyed many one-man shows in Europe, Japan and the United States.

"The mezzotint engraver hunts for shadows. He dives deeply in the darkness to bring out gleaming and thrilling visions. With his rocker, Schkolnyk obstinately carves the copper for hours and hours, creating with his own hands this velvet dark, this original night, which contains all potential hues."

Claude Bouret, Curator of Prints
Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris

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