Artwork description:

№Varv 209

The painting titled "June 16" captures a moment of deceptive calm and everyday normalcy against a backdrop of a clear blue sky, punctuated by the presence of birds perched atop an antenna. The antenna, standing tall and unassuming, is a stark contrast to the reality of the day it commemorates—a day marked by violence and fear due to a massive missile attack on Kyiv. The meaning of the painting could be a stark reminder of the resilience of life and the persistence of normalcy even in times of conflict. The birds, unbothered by the affairs of humans, continue their daily routines, symbolizing the endurance of nature and life amidst human-made chaos. The sky, mostly clear and peaceful, may represent the hope for a swift return to tranquility and the human desire for the cessation of violence. On a deeper level, the image could be interpreted as a commentary on the contrast between the simplicity and beauty of the world as seen through the natural elements of the painting and the complexity and ugliness of human conflict. The date, "June 16," serves as a timestamp, linking this seemingly peaceful scene to a day of turmoil, thereby infusing the image with an underlying tension and a poignant sense of the fragility of peace.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "June 16"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 90x100 cm/'35.43x39.37 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich

He was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region.

He graduated from Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich (1983-1987)

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture - (1990-1996)

Member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. He received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting (1999).

A. Varvarov is one of the members of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska", which emerged in the early 90's. The association was a non-profit view of art and demonstrated an innovative approach to the interpretation of contemporary processes in society. Artists did not limit themselves to the walls of galleries and museums and became known for their social actions. Performance installations and flash mobs

Lives and works in Kyiv.

The works are in UKM Uue Kunsti Muuseum | MONA The Museum of New Art, Dnipro Art Museum, CSM M17, National Art Gallery of Ukraine, collections of galleries "Soviart", "AVS ART", "RA", "Vernissage", and private collections of Ukraine, England, Austria, USA, Germany , Canada, Italy, Chile, China, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia.

Materials used:

oil

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