Yosyp Yagnyuk: Woodcarver and Icon Painter from Rakhiv

July 1, 1998. Transcarpathian State Television and Radio Company.

The program “The Mystery of Spiritualization” is dedicated to Yosyp Yagnyuk—a woodcarver and icon painter from Rakhiv. The artist talks about his creative work, his passion for wood and icon painting, the beginning of his artistic journey, his sources of inspiration, and his reflections on life.

The video features the nature of Transcarpathia, Yosyp Yagnyuk’s workshop, and the artist at work. It showcases his creative works—paintings and wooden figurines. The artist discusses the beginning of his artistic journey, which is connected to the walls of a church. The process of painting the church walls is also shown.

The program was produced by: writer Vira Kobulei, director Galina Oreshnikova, cinematographer Ivan Shelever, sound engineer Stepan Kuchmash, music by Maria Pekar, editing — Vasyl Balog, technical support — Yaroslav Vovkanych and Serhiy Prysyazhnyuk, and assistant director — Andriya Perts.