Hybrid Dream (2024) Original Oil Painting by Igor Konovalov

№Kon 7
Hybrid Dream is a striking oil on canvas composition that combines elements of nature and imagination in a surreal landscape. In the foreground, a detailed green chameleon rests against a soft abstract background of flowing shapes and colors. Above the reptile, several glossy bee-like figures float through the air, creating an unusual interaction between the calm presence of the animal and the playful movement of the hovering forms.

The composition explores the idea of transformation and hybrid existence. The chameleon, known for its ability to adapt and blend with its surroundings, becomes the central symbol of change within the dreamlike environment. Around it, colorful floating figures move across pale clouds and bright patches of color, suggesting fragments of thought or imagination drifting through a surreal world.

Executed in oil on canvas, the artwork demonstrates expressive brushwork and vivid contrasts between the deep green tones of the chameleon and the soft pastel shapes in the background. The reflective surfaces of the flying figures add rhythm and visual energy to the scene. The composition invites the viewer to reflect on the connection between nature, adaptation, and the fluid landscape of dreams.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 130 x 169.98cm (unframed) / 130 x 169.98cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Animals and birds