Lifebuoy (2021) Original Oil Painting by Anatolii Varvarov

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Oil artwork “Lifebuoy” presents a bold figurative scene of a child swimming in water beside a floating lifebuoy. The composition is built with striking contrasts of red, blue, and white, creating a dynamic visual rhythm across the surface of the water. The lifebuoy becomes the central object in the scene, while the child moves through the surrounding waves, forming a powerful balance between figure, color, and motion.

The inspiration for this work comes from memories of summer, childhood freedom, and the simple joy of swimming. The lifebuoy symbolizes both playfulness and protection, while the water surrounding the child creates a sense of movement and energy. I was particularly interested in the expressive relationship between the figure and the floating object, using strong color contrasts to capture the lively atmosphere of a moment spent in water.

The artwork is created with oil on canvas, using clear shapes and layered color to emphasize form and composition. Bold areas of red water contrast with cool blue tones, while the white lifebuoy stands out as the focal point of the image. The simplified forms and graphic structure highlight the movement of water and the expressive presence of the child in the scene.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 149 x 115.98 x 3cm (unframed) / 149 x 115.98cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: People and portraits

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