Kukeri (2016)Oil painting by Ivan Stoyanov

I was inspired for this work from the annual Mummer game scelebrated at the end of February before meat Shrovetide and are akin to the carnival games from ancient times. The custom in Bulgarian lands dates back to Thracian culture and was celebrated during the days of the Thracian god Dionysus. These powerful ceremonies symbolize renewal, fertility, and the driving away of evil spirits. The dynamic composition and bold contrasts evoke movement, rhythm, and the primal force of the dance – capturing the timeless spirit of transformation and rebirth.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 105 x 97 x 2cm (unframed) / 150 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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