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Shepherd of Civilizations (2022) Original Oil Painting by Oleg Kateryniuk
134.98 x 109.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 134.98 x 109.98cm (actual image size)
£6,520
Original artwork description
Kat13
Oil on canvas artwork “Shepherd of Civilizations” depicts a solitary shepherd walking across a vast desert landscape under a wide sky filled with soft clouds. The man, dressed in a long white robe, leans on a staff as he moves through the open space. Around him float unusual forms resembling jellyfish, while a drone hovers in the sky above the desert.
The inspiration behind this composition reflects a symbolic vision suggested by the title — a shepherd guiding civilizations through an unfamiliar landscape. The figure moves calmly across the desert as the floating jellyfish and drone introduce a surreal contrast between nature, technology and imagination. The open sky and endless desert emphasize solitude, reflection and the mysterious journey of humanity.
The artwork was created using oil on canvas, allowing smooth transitions of light and atmosphere across the sky and desert. The soft colors of clouds and sand contrast with the white robe of the shepherd and the delicate forms floating around him. Through composition, symbolism and space, the scene presents a poetic image of a shepherd moving across the desert among signs of different civilizations.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 134.98 x 109.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 134.98 x 109.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#oil painting#desert#jellyfish#original painting#shepherd#art collection#wanderer#portrait of#ukrainian art#kitchen decor14 day money back guaranteeLearn more
Original artwork description
Kat13
Oil on canvas artwork “Shepherd of Civilizations” depicts a solitary shepherd walking across a vast desert landscape under a wide sky filled with soft clouds. The man, dressed in a long white robe, leans on a staff as he moves through the open space. Around him float unusual forms resembling jellyfish, while a drone hovers in the sky above the desert.
The inspiration behind this composition reflects a symbolic vision suggested by the title — a shepherd guiding civilizations through an unfamiliar landscape. The figure moves calmly across the desert as the floating jellyfish and drone introduce a surreal contrast between nature, technology and imagination. The open sky and endless desert emphasize solitude, reflection and the mysterious journey of humanity.
The artwork was created using oil on canvas, allowing smooth transitions of light and atmosphere across the sky and desert. The soft colors of clouds and sand contrast with the white robe of the shepherd and the delicate forms floating around him. Through composition, symbolism and space, the scene presents a poetic image of a shepherd moving across the desert among signs of different civilizations.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 134.98 x 109.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 134.98 x 109.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#oil painting#desert#jellyfish#original painting#shepherd#art collection#wanderer#portrait of#ukrainian art#kitchen decor





