Artwork description:

№Varv 194

The oil painting titled "Don't Extinguish Yourself" portrays a compelling still life that metaphorically speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. Two candles, each set within its own mug, provide the focal point of the composition. One candle stands erect and lit, its flame casting a warm, radiant glow that illuminates the surrounding darkness. The other candle, unlit, appears melted and spent, its wick bent and blackened, suggestive of a light that was once present but has since been extinguished. The mugs are rendered in subdued, earthen tones, with the texture of their ceramic surfaces palpably conveyed through the artist's skilled use of light and shadow. The contrast between the two candles is stark, symbolizing perhaps the dichotomy between hope and despair, or the continual human struggle against the darkness that seeks to overwhelm. The background is awash with shadowy hues, merging into the darkness that encroaches from the edges of the canvas, threatening to envelop the scene. Yet, the lit candle stands as a beacon, defying the darkness with its persistent glow. The way the light diffuses into the surrounding space can be seen as an allegory for steadfastness and determination in the face of adversity. Signed and dated '22 by the artist, this piece resonates with a timeless message, encouraging the viewer not to succumb to the encroaching shadows of their circumstances but to continue shining brightly, maintaining their inner light.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Don't extinguish yourself"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 190x151 cm/'74.80x59.14 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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