Artwork description:

№Varv 234

The acrylic painting on canvas, titled "La Paloma Blanca", presents a mesmerizing composition filled with movement, light, and emotion. The artwork captures a moment of transcendence, as a human figure, bathed in golden light, reaches out towards a white dove soaring above. The contrast between deep blues and radiant gold creates a celestial atmosphere, evoking a sense of liberation, spirituality, and transformation. The central figure, depicted in shades of dark blue with luminous golden highlights, appears to be weightless, as if floating in an infinite space filled with glimmering particles. The posture suggests openness and surrender—arms outstretched, head tilted back, and body gracefully extended. The figure's connection with the surrounding light gives the impression of merging with the cosmos, dissolving into the vastness of existence. The background is a deep, rich blue, reminiscent of the night sky or the depths of the ocean, adorned with countless flecks of gold that resemble stars or bursts of divine energy. These golden accents radiate from the figure, reinforcing the theme of ascension or enlightenment. The painterly technique, with expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant interplay of color, enhances the dynamic movement of the composition. The white dove, positioned in the upper right corner, appears almost ethereal. Its wings are outstretched in mid-flight, and its form is highlighted with the same glowing gold that envelops the figure. In many cultures, the white dove is a symbol of peace, purity, and the soul’s journey beyond the material world. The presence of the dove in this composition suggests guidance, hope, and an invitation to embrace freedom. The light within the painting seems to emanate from within the figure itself, suggesting an internal transformation or awakening. The interaction between light and darkness, form and void, gives the piece a dreamlike quality, allowing for multiple interpretations.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "La Paloma Blanca"
* ARTISTS: Anatoly Varvarov
* SIZE: 73x90 cm/'28.74x35.43 inches'
* MEDIUM: acrylic, 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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