Amen (2021) Original Oil Painting by Anatolii Varvarov

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Oil artwork “Amen” presents a thoughtful still life where a traditional icon stands beside a carefully folded paper boat. The icon portrays a saint with a calm expression, surrounded by rich decorative details and a circular halo. In front of the icon, the paper boat rests on a simple surface, creating an unexpected yet symbolic contrast between sacred imagery and an everyday object.

The composition brings together spirituality and quiet reflection. The saint in the icon raises a hand in blessing, while the paper boat suggests innocence, memory, and imagination. Light falls gently across the scene, highlighting the textures of the icon and the soft folds of the paper boat, creating a contemplative atmosphere within the interior space.

Created with oil on canvas, the artwork emphasizes the contrast between the ornate icon and the minimal simplicity of the paper boat. Subtle brushwork captures the reflection of light and the quiet presence of the objects. Together, the icon, saint, halo, and paper boat form a symbolic composition that evokes stillness, faith, and the quiet meaning behind the word Amen.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 79.98 x 59.99 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 79.98 x 59.99cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: Still life

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