Bird Over the City (2026) Original Oil Painting by Alexander Levich

In Bird Over the City, Alexander Levich combines atmospheric urban realism with subtle historical references to create a layered and contemplative contemporary landscape. The painting depicts a winter view of Kyiv through softened light, muted architecture, and pale seasonal tones, balancing modern city elements with an almost dreamlike atmosphere.

The work reveals unexpected historical echoes within the contemporary setting. In the foreground, hunters accompanied by dogs move across the scene, while a dark bird silhouette crosses the sky above the city. The bird directly references The Hunters in the Snow through both its shape and position within the composition, creating a quiet dialogue between historical European painting and present-day urban reality.

Rather than becoming overtly symbolic, the painting remains emotionally restrained and visually immersive. The softened winter atmosphere, layered spatial depth, and subtle temporal dislocation create a sense of suspended time where past and present coexist. Bird Over the City balances realism, memory, and contemporary reflection with remarkable sensitivity.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 198 x 118 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes