Artwork description:

№Varv 198

The oil painting titled "Kotygoroshko" depicts a striking and somewhat surreal scene combining innocence with the remnants of conflict. In the foreground, a young, nude child stands on a rock, holding an oversized red missile or rocket, reminiscent of a toy. The child's pose is casual yet determined, with a gaze that seems directed towards the horizon, beyond the immediate surroundings. In stark contrast to the child's innocence, the background is a desolate landscape littered with destroyed tanks and pieces of machinery, remnants of a battle. The machinery is dark and battered, with a sense of recent abandonment. The landscape behind these war machines is nondescript and barren, hinting at the desolation war leaves in its wake. The juxtaposition of a young child with the tools of war presents a powerful commentary on the impact of conflict on the innocent. It speaks to themes of lost innocence, the resilience of youth, and the absurdity of war. The child's action of carrying what appears to be a weapon could be interpreted as a naive mimicry of adults or as a symbol of hope, transforming instruments of destruction into playthings. The light in the painting is muted, with an emphasis on natural, soft daylight that casts subtle shadows and gives a sense of calm after the storm. The artist has signed and dated the piece '23, marking it as a contemporary work. "Kotygoroshko" invites contemplation on the resilience of the human spirit, the contrast between innocence and destruction, and the complex layers of meaning behind symbols of power.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Kotygoroshko"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 145x200 cm/'57.08x78.74 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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