In the shadow of the red field (2023)Oil painting
by Oleg Kateryniuk

№Kat 37

The oil painting titled "In the Shadow of the Red Field" is a provocative and symbolic piece that merges the human form with elements of nature and geometry. Two nearly identical, monochromatic figures, rendered in shades of gray, stand facing away from the viewer, their bodies arched gracefully to form a mirrored image. Each figure's right arm extends upwards to join hands, cradling a transparent sphere between their palms. This sphere could symbolize unity, perfection, or wholeness. Directly below the sphere, a vivid red square canvas contrasts sharply against the otherwise muted tones. Within this square, a detailed plant with red foliage extends downwards, its stem and leaves painted with precision, providing a visual connection between the sphere and the red color field. The figures are set against a textured background that resembles a weathered wall, with streaks and variations in the gray tones, suggesting age or exposure. The background's neutrality emphasizes the starkness of the red square and the soft luminosity of the sphere. The bottom half of the painting carries the shadow of the plant, which is cast in a realistic manner, suggesting a light source coming from the direction of the viewer. The shadow spans the distance between the red square and the bottom edge of the canvas, grounding the plant in the physical space of the painting. The overall composition of "In the Shadow of the Red Field" is carefully balanced, with the human figures and the red square creating a central axis that is both vertical and symmetrical. The painting exudes a sense of calm and contemplation, inviting the viewer to ponder the relationship between the human figures, the perfect sphere they hold, and the vibrant life form rooted in the red field. The artwork could be interpreted as a meditation on the interconnectedness of humanity with nature, the tangible and the mystical, or the interplay between different realms of existence.

* ABOUT THIS PAINTING *
* TITLE: "In the shadow of the red field"
* ARTISTS: Oleg Kateryniuk
* SIZE: 100x135 cm/'39.37x53.14 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 134.98 x 100 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 134.98 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Nudes and erotic

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