Introspection (2025)Oil painting by Oleksii Iakurin

Oil portrait painting on stretched canvas.

This work presents a deeply introspective figure seated in a confined, emotionally charged space. The contrast between the white shirt, the dark background, and the intense red surface amplifies a sense of inner tension and gravity. Broad, confident brushstrokes give the body weight and presence, while the lowered gaze suggests reflection or quiet struggle. The painting evokes a pause after an unspoken moment, where thoughts remain unresolved. It explores masculinity, solitude, and psychological depth through color contrast and physical posture rather than narrative.

Materials used:

oil painting

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 61cm / 50 x 61cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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