Original artwork description:

Nude (2017) by Zakhar Shevchuk is a contemplative oil on canvas that reimagines the reclining female figure in an elongated horizontal format. The painting is dominated by whites, pale greys, and muted violets, a palette that transforms the body into a luminous form caught between presence and dissolution. Executed with confident brushwork, the work emphasizes surface, tone, and atmosphere rather than precise detail, highlighting Shevchuk’s shift from academic realism to a more expressive and experimental practice.

This painting represents a key moment in the artist’s development: embracing whitened colors as a vehicle for mood and perception. What once felt unnatural to him became here an avenue for uncovering new layers of intimacy and abstraction. The result is a work that feels both minimal and deeply emotional.

Now in a private collection, Nude demonstrates Shevchuk’s ability to capture the human form with sensitivity and restraint. Collectors are invited to explore commissions, as the artist continues to refine his unique vision of contemporary figuration.

Materials used:

Oil and Enamel

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