Crow (2022) Original Oil Painting by Igor Konovalov
189.99 x 139.98 x 2.03cm (unframed) / 189.99 x 139.98cm (actual image size)
£4,968
Original artwork description
№Kon 113
Crow is a dramatic oil on canvas that presents a close-up portrait of a black crow set against a deep, atmospheric night sky. The composition blends realism with subtle surrealism, highlighting the glossy texture of feathers and the sharp silhouette of the beak. Soft clouds drift through the dark background, while small floating abstract figures introduce a mysterious contrast, turning the bird into a powerful and symbolic presence within a dreamlike space.
The inspiration behind Crow comes from the symbolism of the crow as a creature of intelligence, mystery, and watchful awareness. The intense gaze of the bird suggests observation and quiet knowledge, while the surrounding darkness enhances its solitary and enigmatic character. The abstract elements add a surreal dimension, representing fleeting thoughts or unseen energies that move silently through the night, reinforcing the sense of depth and introspection.
Created using oil on canvas, the artwork features detailed brushwork, layered tones, and strong contrasts between light and shadow. Particular attention was given to the texture of feathers, the reflection in the eye, and the subtle movement of clouds in the sky. This piece evokes a sense of mystery, stillness, and quiet intensity, inviting the viewer to reflect on perception and the hidden presence within darkness.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 189.99 x 139.98 x 2.03cm (unframed) / 189.99 x 139.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: Animals and birds
Tags:
#oil painting#pop art#bird#surrealism#minimalism#contemporary art#symbolism#original artwork#neorealism
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Original artwork description
№Kon 113
Crow is a dramatic oil on canvas that presents a close-up portrait of a black crow set against a deep, atmospheric night sky. The composition blends realism with subtle surrealism, highlighting the glossy texture of feathers and the sharp silhouette of the beak. Soft clouds drift through the dark background, while small floating abstract figures introduce a mysterious contrast, turning the bird into a powerful and symbolic presence within a dreamlike space.
The inspiration behind Crow comes from the symbolism of the crow as a creature of intelligence, mystery, and watchful awareness. The intense gaze of the bird suggests observation and quiet knowledge, while the surrounding darkness enhances its solitary and enigmatic character. The abstract elements add a surreal dimension, representing fleeting thoughts or unseen energies that move silently through the night, reinforcing the sense of depth and introspection.
Created using oil on canvas, the artwork features detailed brushwork, layered tones, and strong contrasts between light and shadow. Particular attention was given to the texture of feathers, the reflection in the eye, and the subtle movement of clouds in the sky. This piece evokes a sense of mystery, stillness, and quiet intensity, inviting the viewer to reflect on perception and the hidden presence within darkness.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 189.99 x 139.98 x 2.03cm (unframed) / 189.99 x 139.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: Animals and birds
Tags:
#oil painting#pop art#bird#surrealism#minimalism#contemporary art#symbolism#original artwork#neorealism
Igor Konovalov
United Kingdom
About
He was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.
1983—1987 — Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.
1987—1993 — Kyiv State Art Institute.
Since 1993, co-founder of the art commune... Read more