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An artist is an eternal wanderer: 


"It is easy to see that Roman Schernego’s paintings are “independent” and not derivative, neither in their subjects nor in their formal characteristics. Freedom and spontaneity dominate many of his works, embodying an uninhibited, unrestrained, elemental, and “brigandish” quality. 


The grotesquerie of his decisions, the parody, and the uncouth, rough nature of the images are combined with a provocative, sometimes shocking plot. The sharply delineated geometric shapes and planes, each meticulously crafted in texture and color, create an expressive style in which the linear-graphic approach is masterfully intertwined with vivid colorism. Schernego’s inner world is actively projected onto the life surrounding him, making detached quests for pure form and speculative abstraction foreign to his art. In his paintings, Schernego pursues plot, literary character, dramatic narrative, and an individualized psychological portrayal of his subjects.


The challenges he sets for himself are not simple. Behind his paintings lie hours of observation and sketching. Thus, despite their improvisational, caricature-like qualities, Schernego’s figures are lifelike and easily recognizable. In most of his paintings, sarcasm blends with warmth and empathy, drawing viewers in, stirring perceptions, evoking smiles, inviting dreams, and weaving a web of diverse associations."


—Ninel Ziterova, art critic, member of the International Union of Artists (Hamburg).

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​​​​"Сubism began as a trend in painting from the moment Pablo Picasso painted his famous 'The Girls of Avignon' in 1907. In more than a century, it has acquired many different modifications and movements..


Roman Schernego is a new name for us which makes him especially interesting as he has absolutely wonderful works. But the most important thing is that today we are witnessing one of the new directions of this style, which I would characterize as a "Grotesque Cubism" and which conceals behind the "lightness of the genre" important life problems that sometimes can and should be talked about with a smile.. The uniqueness of the works of Roman Schernego also lies in the fact that in addition to a remarkable technique, in his work there is a thought that is not so often found in contemporary art."

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Wladimir Karasev, art critic, historian, archaeologist  (written in 2017, for an exhibition in Tashkent).

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​"It often happens that one particular piece of art immediately captures an audience’s attention. For me, this piece was Roman Schernego’s 'Street Jazz' (2015). The painting depicts a street musician, or as I call him, the 'Harlequin of the Street.' This expressive figure, executed in Schernego's characteristic jagged shapes and bright colors, seems to open the doors to the creative pulse and life force of the city. The painting made a deep impression on me! Through this work, I felt the artist's refined soul.

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On that day, he stood in a straw hat among his distinctive paintings at the OpenAirGallery art festival in Berlin. His collection of 'extreme' works was striking in its simplicity of subjects and instantly recognizable characters, captured through intricate angles. The exhibition was infused with a subtle, playful humor, offering a gentle, ironic observation of human nature—a reminder of the importance of preserving our humanity.

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The cartoon-like texture of Schernego’s extreme formations allows viewers to perceive the quirks of human behavior with ease and amusement. His original works captivate through their expressive drawing technique and the dynamic arrangement of color, rooted in expressionism—a segmentation of color across a plane. This technique adds lightness, creating an appropriate mood for the viewer, and brings brilliance to the caricature-like images in Roman Schernego's 'extreme' art."

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Hildegard Willenbring, art critic (Berlin).

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