- Zakhar Shevchuk
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- A Boy in Kitty Hat
Original artwork description
In A Boy in Kitty Hat, Ukrainian contemporary artist Zakhar Shevchuk invites us to pause and look beyond the surface of a child’s simple smile. Painted in a dynamic interplay of semi-abstract textures and vivid, intuitive brushwork, this artwork is more than just a portrait – it’s an atmospheric meditation on the fleeting nature of childhood and the emotional power of memory. The whimsical blue hat with cat-like features introduces a fantastical, dreamlike quality, while the expression on the boy’s face reveals curiosity, quiet confidence, and a trace of introspection.
Unlike traditional portraiture, Zakhar approaches the subject with painterly freedom, using gestural strokes and layered textures to create an immersive emotional landscape. The cool color palette, punctuated by warm flashes of red and pink, reflects the contrasts within the child’s world – softness and strength, play and depth, imagination and reality.
Shevchuk’s mastery of semi-abstract figuration allows viewers to experience both recognition and ambiguity – drawing them into a visual and emotional conversation. This is a deeply original work for collectors drawn to expressive portraiture and Eastern European contemporary voices.
Materials used:
Oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 49 x 2cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#blue tones#character study#expressive portrait#contemporary figurative#ukrainian painter#whimsical hat#childhood expression#winter costume#semiabstract child#emotional brushwork
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Original artwork description
In A Boy in Kitty Hat, Ukrainian contemporary artist Zakhar Shevchuk invites us to pause and look beyond the surface of a child’s simple smile. Painted in a dynamic interplay of semi-abstract textures and vivid, intuitive brushwork, this artwork is more than just a portrait – it’s an atmospheric meditation on the fleeting nature of childhood and the emotional power of memory. The whimsical blue hat with cat-like features introduces a fantastical, dreamlike quality, while the expression on the boy’s face reveals curiosity, quiet confidence, and a trace of introspection.
Unlike traditional portraiture, Zakhar approaches the subject with painterly freedom, using gestural strokes and layered textures to create an immersive emotional landscape. The cool color palette, punctuated by warm flashes of red and pink, reflects the contrasts within the child’s world – softness and strength, play and depth, imagination and reality.
Shevchuk’s mastery of semi-abstract figuration allows viewers to experience both recognition and ambiguity – drawing them into a visual and emotional conversation. This is a deeply original work for collectors drawn to expressive portraiture and Eastern European contemporary voices.
Materials used:
Oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 49 x 2cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#blue tones#character study#expressive portrait#contemporary figurative#ukrainian painter#whimsical hat#childhood expression#winter costume#semiabstract child#emotional brushwork
Zakhar Shevchuk
Ukraine
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Artist Statement:Art, to me, is a profound exploration of the world that surrounds us—a journey of discovery, experience, and self-understanding. It is a medium through which I unravel the essence... Read more