Old Capricorn (2025) Original Oil Painting by Victor Molev

Victor Molev "Old Capricorn" 2025 33x33cm oil on canvas.
And here, gentlemen, is a philosophical image of time, humility and inner strength. The anthropomorphic creature presented by the artist embodies a combination of experience and youth: his face is covered with deep wrinkles, but his eyes remain clear, full of thoughts and observations. This contrast between physical fatigue and the liveliness of his gaze reminds us of the wisdom that comes with age but does not fade.
The character's choice of clothing - jeans and a colorful sleeveless jacket - adds a sense of ordinariness, as if this ancient mythical ibex lives among people, hiding its nature behind its everyday appearance. The hooves, however, reveal its true origin, creating a bizarre balance between the mystical and the real.
The round shape of the painting and its composition make the figure of the ibex literally "fit" into the limited space. His pose seems humble and uncomfortable, as if he is aware of his inevitable attachment to the cycle of life, to the cycle of time, which is impossible to leave. In this one can see a deep allegory of human destiny - each of us is assigned his place and his path, but within the inevitable framework of time and space. Viсtor Molev masterfully conveys the mood of the picture through details, creating not just an image, but a whole story. "Old Capricorn" makes you think about how a person relates to time, fate and his inner world, remaining wise despite all the difficulties. The picture is imbued with a sense of deep reflection and philosophical submission to the inevitability of life.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 12.99 x 12.99 x 0.79" (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Animals and birds