Broken Still Life (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Zakhar Shevchuk

Broken Still Life (2026) by Zakhar Shevchuk is a contemporary abstract painting that reinterprets the traditional still life genre through fragmentation and instability.

The composition suggests a table-like structure supporting a cluster of rounded forms that loosely evoke fruit or objects. However, these elements resist clear definition, dissolving into gestural brushwork and layered paint. The viewer is left navigating between recognition and abstraction, where the image constantly shifts between object and gesture.

This approach connects to the legacy of Paul Cézanne, who transformed still life into a system of relationships rather than a static depiction. In this work, that system becomes even more fluid, where balance is replaced by tension and transformation. Drips and flowing paint introduce a physical sense of gravity and time, revealing the process of creation and reinforcing the idea that the composition is not fixed. The restrained palette of muted tones creates cohesion while allowing subtle variations to emerge.

This painting will appeal to collectors who appreciate contemporary abstraction that engages with art history while offering a fresh and dynamic reinterpretation of a classical subject.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 105 x 106 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Still life

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