Original artwork description:

Morning Rituals by Zakhar Shevchuk is a semi-abstract oil on canvas (65x60 cm, 2024) that gracefully balances the line between intimacy and painterly abstraction. The work depicts the suggestion of a woman showering, yet rather than presenting a literal scene, Shevchuk evokes the act through a cascade of white, blue, and grey brushstrokes. The body, partially visible, emerges and disappears within this flowing surface.

The canvas emphasizes atmosphere and sensation over detail. Textural passages of paint replicate the shimmer of water and the mist of steam, giving the impression of witnessing a fleeting, personal moment. This balance of figuration and abstraction is central to Shevchuk’s practice, where the human form often becomes a metaphor for states of mind and ritual acts of renewal.

Ideal for collectors drawn to expressive, psychologically nuanced painting, Morning Rituals transforms the simplicity of bathing into a contemplative exploration of presence, disappearance, and the beauty of the everyday.

Materials used:

Oil

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