Artwork description:

№Varv 196

The oil painting titled "Dad's Glasses" is a poignant still life that features a pair of spectacles resting on an open, lined notebook. The glasses are positioned near the center of the page, their metallic frames catching the light, hinting at frequent use. One arm of the glasses extends off the page, leading the viewer's eye into the space where the glasses would naturally rest when being worn, suggesting a moment of pause or reflection. Behind the notebook, the background is cluttered with various art supplies, including bottles of paint, jars, and tubes, perhaps indicating the artistic or creative endeavors of the glasses' owner. The array of colors and shapes in the background contrasts with the stark simplicity of the glasses and the open notebook in the foreground. The lighting in the painting is soft and diffused, with subtle shadows cast by the glasses onto the paper, giving depth to the composition. The shadows and the highlights on the metallic parts of the glasses are rendered with particular attention to detail, adding to the realism of the image. The artist has signed the painting '23, suggesting that it is a contemporary work. "Dad's Glasses" is a work that may evoke a sense of intimacy and personal history, perhaps reflecting on the quiet moments of an individual's life, the thoughts penned in the notebook, or the view seen through those lenses. It is a tribute to the everyday objects that bear witness to our lives and stories.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Dad's glasses"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 110x130 cm/'43.30x51.18 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich

He was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region.

He graduated from Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich (1983-1987)

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture - (1990-1996)

Member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. He received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting (1999).

A. Varvarov is one of the members of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska", which emerged in the early 90's. The association was a non-profit view of art and demonstrated an innovative approach to the interpretation of contemporary processes in society. Artists did not limit themselves to the walls of galleries and museums and became known for their social actions. Performance installations and flash mobs

Lives and works in Kyiv.

The works are in UKM Uue Kunsti Muuseum | MONA The Museum of New Art, Dnipro Art Museum, CSM M17, National Art Gallery of Ukraine, collections of galleries "Soviart", "AVS ART", "RA", "Vernissage", and private collections of Ukraine, England, Austria, USA, Germany , Canada, Italy, Chile, China, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia.

Materials used:

oil

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