Original artwork description
In Artist, Zakhar Shevchuk portrays a fellow painter through an intentionally destabilized likeness. The face is softened and partially dissolved, shifting the focus from recognizable features to the expressive power of the paint itself.
Rich blues and turquoise tones dominate the garment, while subtle ochres and greys animate the background. The brushwork is energetic and layered, creating a tactile surface that mirrors the intensity of artistic creation. The result is a portrait that feels both intimate and abstract.
Painted in 2019, this work represents a mature exploration of identity within contemporary figurative art. It is a strong piece for collectors who appreciate portraiture that transcends realism and engages with painterly materiality.
Materials used:
Oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 54 x 2cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#contemporary portrait#abstract realism#figurative oil#modern figurative#textured oil#artist portrait#expressionist painting#conceptual portrait#psychological art#ukrainian contemporary
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Original artwork description
In Artist, Zakhar Shevchuk portrays a fellow painter through an intentionally destabilized likeness. The face is softened and partially dissolved, shifting the focus from recognizable features to the expressive power of the paint itself.
Rich blues and turquoise tones dominate the garment, while subtle ochres and greys animate the background. The brushwork is energetic and layered, creating a tactile surface that mirrors the intensity of artistic creation. The result is a portrait that feels both intimate and abstract.
Painted in 2019, this work represents a mature exploration of identity within contemporary figurative art. It is a strong piece for collectors who appreciate portraiture that transcends realism and engages with painterly materiality.
Materials used:
Oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 54 x 2cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#contemporary portrait#abstract realism#figurative oil#modern figurative#textured oil#artist portrait#expressionist painting#conceptual portrait#psychological art#ukrainian contemporary
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