Volodymyr Strelnikov (born 1939) is a Ukrainian artist, one of the central figures of the Second Odesa Avant-garde. From 1959 — 1962 he studied at the Odesa Art School, but did not complete his education. In the 1960s, he joined the group of young non-conformist artists. He took part in “apartment exhibitions” not only in Odesa. One of the founders of the creative association “Mamai”. The art of Strelnikov is reflected in the landscape and environment of the Black Sea. His work reflects formal ties with ancient Slavic icons, as well as “stone women” found in the steppes of the Black Sea.