Original artwork description:

All works in this series are based on early morning observations of a single seaside location, capturing the sunrises over the Black Sea. Each painting reflects a different emotional or atmospheric state.

The pieces are unified by a consistent square format (80 × 80 cm) and nearly identical horizon lines. A limited color palette also binds the series. In the most “experimental” works, I used only three pigments: ultramarine, cadmium orange, and zinc white. Just three colors — yet endless possibilities for conveying the subtlest tonal shifts. That’s what drew me in.

Occasionally, the palette expands slightly, but never becomes over-saturated. Painting the sea in the manner of Aivazovsky feels outdated; I strive to combine abstract shapes, fleeting impressions, and the awe of a moment — here and now. No intricate details, just pure sensation.

In a contemporary interior, a landscape should act as a focal point — a window — expanding the space beyond its physical limits.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas

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