In the Whirl of Sleep (2024)Oil painting
by Vasyl Koval

This painting is a quiet conversation with the subconscious.
In “In the Whirl of Sleep,” the artist captures a moment of absolute trust in the world: the body immersed in soft folds of fabric, the mind drifting deep into dreams. The composition is built so that the dark wave of the blanket seems to lift the figure, drawing it into a calm, almost meditative motion.

A restrained palette of gray, white, and deep dark tones creates a sense of silence and protection, while the warm accent of the pillow adds a feeling of human closeness. The painting does not impose a narrative — it allows the viewer to recognize their own dreams, their own memories of peace so rare in everyday life.

Materials used:

Oils

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 80 x 120 x 2cm (unframed) / 80 x 120cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits