Neptuno (2024) Original Oil Painting by Oleg Kateryniuk

№Kat 49
Oil on canvas artwork “Neptuno” presents a powerful mythological scene inspired by the figure of Neptune, the ancient god of the sea. The monumental male figure emerges from a dramatic fountain of water, his body partially hidden by rising streams and mist. The composition combines classical sculpture-like anatomy with a dynamic aquatic environment, where cascading water and floating jellyfish create a surreal atmosphere between mythology and ocean life.

The inspiration for this work comes from the symbolism of Neptune as the ruler of the sea and the embodiment of natural power. The figure appears calm yet commanding, as if watching over the ocean world around him. The surrounding fountain and drifting jellyfish enhance the sense of depth and movement, transforming the scene into a poetic vision of the sea where mythology and nature merge.

The artwork was created using oil on canvas, allowing delicate layering and fluid brushwork to capture the motion of water and the soft light reflecting across the scene. Subtle tonal transitions emphasize the contrast between the dark background and the luminous fountain. The sculptural rendering of the figure gives the composition a timeless presence, while the marine elements add a quiet narrative about the mystery and force of the ocean.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 54.99 x 100 x 2.03cm (unframed) / 54.99 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: People and portraits

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