Artwork description:

№Varv 232

The acrylic painting on canvas, titled "Girl and Coffee", is a striking exploration of contrast, simplicity, and emotion conveyed through minimalistic composition. The artwork captures an intimate and mysterious moment, where the focus is placed on a single hand, adorned with vibrant red nails, emerging from a sea of darkness. A white coffee cup sits on a stark, illuminated surface, creating a powerful juxtaposition between light and shadow, presence and absence. The dominant use of black in the background engulfs the figure, concealing any further details about the woman beyond the single expressive hand. This void-like space creates a sense of intrigue, leaving the viewer to wonder about the story behind the unseen presence. The darkness swallows everything except the pale, delicate hand and the coffee cup, emphasizing their importance in the scene. The hand, painted with a lifelike texture, appears mid-motion—perhaps reaching for the cup, engaged in a gesture of conversation, or simply lingering in thought. The red nails stand out vividly against the desaturated tones of the painting. They symbolize something more than just a visual detail; they suggest personality, elegance, or even emotion. Red, often associated with passion, confidence, and strength, adds an element of human warmth to an otherwise stark composition. The careful attention to detail in the rendering of the fingers, the gentle curvature, and the shading create a sense of realism that contrasts with the more abstract use of space around them. The coffee cup, resting in solitude, is another central element of the painting. Its pristine white surface catches the light, drawing the eye toward its presence on the table. The cup is filled with a dark liquid, mirroring the abyss behind the hand. It becomes more than just a beverage; it symbolizes pause, contemplation, or ritual. The coffee, like the unseen figure, holds an unspoken narrative—perhaps an early morning solitude, an afternoon break, or a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of a busy day. The table, painted in stark white with cool, subtle shadows, adds a sharp contrast to the deep blackness surrounding the figure. The edge of the table cuts into the composition, grounding the objects in a physical space. There is a strong sense of minimalism, yet the scene carries a profound weight, evoking emotions of solitude, contemplation, or even longing.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Girl and coffee"
* ARTISTS: Anatoly Varvarov
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: acrylic, 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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