Totem (2021)Oil painting by Anatolii Varvarov
69.98 x 109.98 x 3cm (unframed) / 69.98 x 109.98cm (actual image size)
£845
Original artwork description
Varv71
Oil artwork “Totem” presents a striking still life composition centered on an unusual hanging object placed against a wooden door. The elongated white form is suspended from a circular arrangement of colorful clothespins, creating a rhythmic decorative structure that resembles a symbolic totem. The contrast between the pale vertical shape, the vivid clothespins, and the muted tones of the wooden surface forms a balanced and intriguing visual composition.
The inspiration for this work comes from the transformation of everyday objects into symbolic imagery. The clothespins arranged in a circular pattern create the feeling of a ritual object or protective sign, while the suspended form becomes the central vertical element of the composition. I was interested in exploring how ordinary household items can create unexpected visual narratives and evoke associations with tradition, symbolism, and handcrafted artifacts.
This artwork is created with oil on canvas, using smooth layered color and careful brushwork to highlight the textures of wood, fabric, and the suspended object. The subtle tonal transitions in the wooden door contrast with the bright colors of the clothespins, while the elongated shape draws the viewer’s attention to the center of the composition. The result is a still life that combines everyday materials with a symbolic and contemplative visual language.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 69.98 x 109.98 x 3cm (unframed) / 69.98 x 109.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: Still life
Tags:
#texture#color#wood#contrast#circle#composition#vertical#symbol#wooden#door#totem#stilllife#object#clothespins
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Original artwork description
Varv71
Oil artwork “Totem” presents a striking still life composition centered on an unusual hanging object placed against a wooden door. The elongated white form is suspended from a circular arrangement of colorful clothespins, creating a rhythmic decorative structure that resembles a symbolic totem. The contrast between the pale vertical shape, the vivid clothespins, and the muted tones of the wooden surface forms a balanced and intriguing visual composition.
The inspiration for this work comes from the transformation of everyday objects into symbolic imagery. The clothespins arranged in a circular pattern create the feeling of a ritual object or protective sign, while the suspended form becomes the central vertical element of the composition. I was interested in exploring how ordinary household items can create unexpected visual narratives and evoke associations with tradition, symbolism, and handcrafted artifacts.
This artwork is created with oil on canvas, using smooth layered color and careful brushwork to highlight the textures of wood, fabric, and the suspended object. The subtle tonal transitions in the wooden door contrast with the bright colors of the clothespins, while the elongated shape draws the viewer’s attention to the center of the composition. The result is a still life that combines everyday materials with a symbolic and contemplative visual language.
Materials used:
oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 69.98 x 109.98 x 3cm (unframed) / 69.98 x 109.98cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: Still life
Tags:
#texture#color#wood#contrast#circle#composition#vertical#symbol#wooden#door#totem#stilllife#object#clothespins
Anatolii Varvarov
United Kingdom
About
Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
He was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region.
He graduated from Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich (1983-1987)
National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture - (1990-1996)
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