the artist

About Felix Krasyk

Felix Krasyk, a Charleston, WV native, spent the period of 1952 to 1959 in New York City working and learning textile design. He spent his days working at B. Altman’s and his evenings painting.

Speaking of those New York years Krasyk says, “I painted to keep myself from going nuts. Whenever I went home at night I closed and locked the steel apartment door and it felt like a prison. After all, I am a ‘country boy’ and I missed West Virginia."

In 1959, Felix returned to Charleston, caring for his parents and working at Woodrum’s Department Store as a designer. He later co-founded Interior Design, Inc. in Kanawha City. Krasyk's New York paintings were stored away.

There they remained until a 2006 exhibit at the University of Charleston’s Frankenberger Art Gallery. This inspired the artist to once again return to art after 47 years at age 80.

In February 2007 The Purple Moon presented an exhibit that mixed Krasyk's 1950's work with current pieces entitled Past & Present: a half-century of art.

In The Charleston Gazette's review of that show, Amanda Miller stated, "As someone directly influenced by the apex of modernism, Krasyk brings a quality of work back to Charleston reminiscent of West Virginia modernist Blanche Lazelle."

Felix Krasyk's work has been equally well-received by collectors with strong demand being present for both his 1950's and current pieces.

Krasyk's most recent work will open in a new show at The Purple Moon in Charleston, West Virginia on July 19th, 2007. This show will also be fully presented on this website beginning that same day.

Felix Krasyk is represented by The Purple Moon and inquiries regarding pricing, availability and acquisition of artwork shown on this website may be made by contacting inquiry@felixkrasyk.com.