Digger (2021)Oil painting by Zhanna Kondratenko

There’s something deeply human about searching. We often dig not just for answers, but for direction, energy, hope.

In “Digger”, I painted a small figure set against a vast, textured world — a horizon that shimmers with gold, stretches endlessly, and seems both abstract and grounded at once. The glowing sky moves through violet and amber tones, while the earth below is layered with gilding and oil, full of weight and reflection.

This painting speaks about momentum. About continuing — even when we’re uncertain. About the quiet beauty of doing the work, whether or not someone sees it. It’s not a story of struggle, but of intention. A visual metaphor for personal growth, purpose, and the invisible progress we often make.

An extra large, statement-format work filled with light, texture, and universal symbolism.

• Painted with oil and genuine gilding on professional-quality canvas
• Surface sealed with a satin finish for subtle glow and long-lasting protection
• Artist’s signature appears on both front and reverse
• Certificate of Authenticity included with the work
• Delivered rolled in a sturdy tube for safety during international transit

— Additional notes —
• Actual surface textures and metallic reflections are more nuanced in person
• Artwork arrives unframed and ready for stretching or custom framing

— International buyers —
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Materials used:

oil, gilding on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 180 x 150 x 2cm (unframed) / 180 x 150cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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