Artwork description:

№Varv 204

The painting titled "Air Force" presents a clever juxtaposition of man-made invention with the natural world. Dominating the scene is a paper airplane, its wings sharply folded, gliding through the air. The background reveals a strikingly blue sky above and a reflective sea below, with the paper airplane casting a crisp shadow upon the water's surface. This shadow forms a strikingly elongated shape that contrasts with the plane's small form, hinting at the often-unexpected impact of simple creations in the vastness of nature. The meaning of the painting could be a commentary on the human desire to capture the essence of flight—a concept so effortlessly embodied by birds, yet meticulously pursued by humanity through invention and technology. The paper airplane, a simple yet profound symbol of childhood whimsy and creativity, is elevated to a position of prominence, challenging the viewer to consider the relationship between human ingenuity and the forces of nature. The term "Air Force" in the title may invoke thoughts of military might, but here it is recontextualized to evoke the pure, innocent power of a simple paper plane as it traverses the air, propelled by nothing but a moment's energy and the currents of the wind.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Air Force"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 100x60 cm/'39.37x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich

He was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region.

He graduated from Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich (1983-1987)

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture - (1990-1996)

Member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. He received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting (1999).

A. Varvarov is one of the members of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska", which emerged in the early 90's. The association was a non-profit view of art and demonstrated an innovative approach to the interpretation of contemporary processes in society. Artists did not limit themselves to the walls of galleries and museums and became known for their social actions. Performance installations and flash mobs

Lives and works in Kyiv.

The works are in UKM Uue Kunsti Muuseum | MONA The Museum of New Art, Dnipro Art Museum, CSM M17, National Art Gallery of Ukraine, collections of galleries "Soviart", "AVS ART", "RA", "Vernissage", and private collections of Ukraine, England, Austria, USA, Germany , Canada, Italy, Chile, China, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia.

Materials used:

oil

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