The Way to the Water (2023) Original Oil Painting by Oleg Kateryniuk

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Oil on canvas artwork “The Way to the Water” depicts a small child carefully walking down a set of steps while looking toward a floating jellyfish ahead. The boy, dressed in a simple shirt and shorts, pauses mid-step as if curious about the delicate creature drifting in front of him. The quiet space around the figure and the soft tones of the background create a calm and contemplative atmosphere.

The inspiration behind this composition reflects the poetic idea suggested by the title — a way to the water that becomes a moment of discovery. The child’s movement down the steps symbolizes a gentle journey toward something unknown, while the jellyfish introduces an element of imagination and quiet wonder. The scene captures a fragile moment between curiosity and hesitation.

The artwork was created using oil on canvas, allowing subtle transitions of light and shadow across the steps and the surrounding space. The simple composition focuses attention on the child and the jellyfish, emphasizing the quiet narrative of the way to the water and the delicate encounter along the path.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 89.99 x 134.98 x 0.99cm (unframed) / 89.99 x 134.98cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: People and portraits

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