Adam and Eve (2023)Oil painting by Viktoriia Pidvarchan

In this painting, I sought to create an image imbued with symbolism and the eternal theme of temptation. Before me are two female figures, naked and unconventional, like nature itself. I intentionally made them fluid and solid, almost monumental, to emphasize their primordial nature.

One of the women holds a fruit in her hand—a symbol of temptation, choice, the boundary between innocence and knowledge. The other extends her hand, her gaze full of anticipation and hesitation. A tense dialogue ensues between them, suggesting a moment of decision.

The color scheme is built on the contrast of warm flesh tones and the lush greenery of the garden. The vibrant brushstrokes of the foliage create a sense of movement and the living breath of nature. Reflections of sunlight enliven the composition, while the background remains conventional, focusing the viewer's attention on the figures and their interactions.

For me, this scene is not just an illustration of a biblical story, but a reflection on human nature: on freedom of choice, on the attraction to the forbidden, and on the beauty of the moment when fate is decided.

Materials used:

oil, canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 40 x 50 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Nudes and erotic

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