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No exit (2024) Original Acrylic Painting by Maksim Gorshkov

70 x 60 x 1.5cm (unframed) / 70 x 60cm (actual image size)

£641.89

"Suspended on the threshold between opposing worlds, the figure remains trapped not by walls, but by the duality of existence itself."

About the Artwork
No Exit is a powerful, heavily textured contemporary abstract piece that explores themes of existential tension, boundaries, and internal duality.

The canvas is split in half by a stark vertical axis, creating two opposing yet interconnected realms:

The Left Side: Features dense, dark geometric fragments pushing through a textured white field.

The Right Side: Reverses the motif, featuring brilliant white mosaic forms suspended against deep, absorbing black.

Bridging this boundary is a solitary, vivid red figure. Transfixed at the central divide, the upper body radiates in a brilliant crimson while the lower half transitions into dark, muted tones. This central dynamic creates an unsettling sense of paralysis—a moment caught between moving forward and looking back, echoing the existential claustrophobia suggested by the title.

Visual & Tactile Details
Rich Impasto Texture: Thick, sculpted application of paint gives the surface a tactile, mosaic-like quality that catches directional light and adds physical depth.

High-Contrast Palette: The stark monochrome background acts as a dramatic stage for the striking crimson focal point, ensuring high visual impact across any room.

Modern Aesthetic: A perfect statement piece for contemporary, minimalist, modern luxury, or industrial interiors.

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"Suspended on the threshold between opposing worlds, the figure remains trapped not by walls, but by the duality of existence itself."

About the Artwork
No Exit is a powerful, heavily textured contemporary abstract piece that explores themes of existential tension, boundaries, and internal duality.

The canvas is split in half by a stark vertical axis, creating two opposing yet interconnected realms:

The Left Side: Features dense, dark geometric fragments pushing through a textured white field.

The Right Side: Reverses the motif, featuring brilliant white mosaic forms suspended against deep, absorbing black.

Bridging this boundary is a solitary, vivid red figure. Transfixed at the central divide, the upper body radiates in a brilliant crimson while the lower half transitions into dark, muted tones. This central dynamic creates an unsettling sense of paralysis—a moment caught between moving forward and looking back, echoing the existential claustrophobia suggested by the title.

Visual & Tactile Details
Rich Impasto Texture: Thick, sculpted application of paint gives the surface a tactile, mosaic-like quality that catches directional light and adds physical depth.

High-Contrast Palette: The stark monochrome background acts as a dramatic stage for the striking crimson focal point, ensuring high visual impact across any room.

Modern Aesthetic: A perfect statement piece for contemporary, minimalist, modern luxury, or industrial interiors.

Details:

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Maksim Gorshkov

Location Italy

About
I have been drawing for as long as I can remember, beginning my journey with the quiet precision of pencil on paper. In 2019, my practice expanded into digital art,... Read more

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