Veaceslav Jiglițchi
Veaceslav Jiglițchi (born 6 February 1970 in Slobozia, Moldavian SSR) is a Moldovan sculptor known for monumental and public sculpture. He lives and works in Chișinău, Moldova.[1]
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Veaceslav Jiglițchi
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Biography
Veaceslav Jiglițchi studied at the Alexei Shchusev Art School and the Alexandru Plămădeală College of Arts. In 1995, he graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design of the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts in Chișinău.[2][3] He has participated in exhibitions since 1993 and has been a member of the Union of Artists of Moldova since 1994.[4]
Work
Veaceslav Jiglițchi is the author of numerous public sculptures and monuments installed in Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. His works include urban sculptures, fountains, busts, and memorial monuments.[5]
Between 2015 and 2023, he created and installed several busts of King Ferdinand I in various Moldovan towns, including Rezina, Varnița, Nisporeni, Orhei, Verejeni, Bălți, and Curătura.[6][7]
In 2020, the National Bank of Moldova issued a commemorative silver coin based on his design, titled My Doctor – My Hero, dedicated to medical workers.[8][9]
Awards
In 2022, Veaceslav Jiglițchi was awarded the Polish medal Meritorious for Polish Culture for his contribution to the promotion of Polish cultural heritage in Moldova.[10]
He is also an honorary citizen of Chișinău.
References
- ^ Profile of Sculptor Veaceslav Jiglitski on Artmajeur https://www.artmajeur.com/veaceslav-jiglitski
- ^ "Copii pe bancă (Children on a Bench)". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ Veaceslav Jiglitski – Artist Profile on Saatchi Art https://www.saatchiart.com/account/profile/1741232
- ^ "Monument to writer Adam Mickiewicz unveiled at library bearing his name". IPN. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Statue of John Paul II unveiled in Chișinău". IPN. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "Triple sculpture „Echipajul"". Visit Chișinău. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ Monument of Queen Marie of Romania inaugurated in Chisinau at solemn ceremony https://www.moldpres.md/eng/culture/video-monument-of-queen-marie-of-romania-inaugurated-in-chisinau-at-solemn-ceremony
- ^ "National Bank of Moldova issued commemorative coin". NewsMaker.md. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ “The Statue of Queen Maria of Romania, inaugurated in Chisinau” https://ipn.md/en/the-statue-of-queen-maria-of-romania-inaugurated-in-chisinau/
- ^ "Polish cultural award for Viacheslav Zhiglicki". IPN.md. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2025.