Beyond Oneself (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Maria Kireev

In this work, a moment of absolute focus is captured—a delicate boundary between risk and freedom, between falling and flying. The athlete’s figure seems to dissolve into a space of light and air, overcoming not only physical height but also inner limitations.

The dynamic diagonal of the rope creates a powerful sense of movement and tension, while the contrast between cool sky-blue tones and vivid flashes of gold and orange fills the composition with energy and vitality. The expressive, fragmented brushwork emphasizes the speed and intensity of the moment, transforming a real action into a metaphor for human aspiration, growth, and self-transcendence.

This painting speaks of the courage to follow one’s chosen path, to trust one’s own strength, and to find balance even where it seems impossible to maintain. It is a visual story about rising above circumstances and stepping beyond the familiar—into the place where true freedom begins.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 70 x 3cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: People and portraits