Guiding star (2025)Oil painting
by Yaroslav Kurbanov

This series moves beyond traditional landscape art as mere representations of nature. Each work combines three elements: an image, a keyword, and a title.
The image conveys emotion, the keyword introduces a thought, and the title adds context.
When the keyword interacts with the visual mood, perception shifts — the word becomes a key, unlocking a new layer of meaning. It may be concrete or ambiguous, functioning as a question or a statement.
The title, as the third element, can provide historical, philosophical, or personal context.
Together, image, keyword, and title form a semantic triad that encourages the viewer to engage on multiple levels.
My aim is to offer not just a visual experience, but also an intellectual and emotional journey. If a viewer leaves with both an impression and something to reflect on, then the work has achieved its goal.

Materials used:

Canvas, Öl

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 50 x 2cm (unframed) / 50 x 50cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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