Artwork description:

№Varv 235

The acrylic painting on canvas, titled "Lone Swimmer", presents a mesmerizing and immersive depiction of solitude and transcendence within the depths of water. The artist has masterfully blended colors and textures to create a dreamlike underwater world where light and shadow dance together in a hypnotic rhythm. The painting evokes a sense of quiet introspection, as the lone swimmer drifts into the vast expanse of shimmering water. At the center of the composition, the swimmer appears weightless, almost dissolving into the surrounding environment. The figure's body is elongated and stretched as if surrendering to the gentle current. The head, partially obscured, suggests a peaceful state of mind, as if the swimmer is lost in contemplation, fully immersed in the liquid embrace of the water. The artist’s use of soft, fluid brushstrokes enhances the sense of movement, making it appear as though the swimmer is floating effortlessly in an ethereal space. The play of light in this painting is particularly striking. Sunlight filters through the water, creating a cascade of golden reflections that contrast against the deep blues of the underwater world. These speckles of light form an abstract pattern that envelops the swimmer, blurring the boundaries between body and surroundings. The effect is almost cosmic, as if the swimmer is drifting through a galaxy of luminescent particles rather than a body of water. The painting’s color palette is dominated by cool tones of blue, indigo, and turquoise, with bright golden highlights that add warmth and depth. The contrast between light and darkness creates a sense of depth and dimension, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the luminous space in the upper portion of the painting. The way the light filters down suggests that the surface is just beyond reach, offering a path to escape or ascend. The lone swimmer in this painting can be seen as a metaphor for introspection, solitude, or the journey of the soul. The vastness of the water symbolizes the unknown, the subconscious, or the infinite realm of thoughts and dreams. The figure, surrounded by glimmers of light, appears to be in a state of surrender—perhaps lost in thought, at peace with solitude, or exploring the boundaries between reality and imagination.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Lone swimmer"
* ARTISTS: Anatoly Varvarov
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 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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