Per Aspera… (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Zakhar Shevchuk

Per Aspera… (2026) by Zakhar Shevchuk is a large-scale abstract painting that explores movement, tension, and the emergence of structure through layered painterly gestures.

The composition is built through a complex interplay of sweeping brushstrokes, intersecting lines, and fluid drips that move both horizontally and vertically across the canvas. These elements create a dense visual field where forms appear to collide, overlap, and dissolve. The palette, dominated by warm ochres, pale yellows, and soft greys, establishes a luminous base that contrasts with darker, more defined strokes, enhancing the sense of depth and movement. Rather than offering a central focal point, the painting unfolds as a continuous spatial experience. The viewer’s gaze moves through zones of compression and openness, where areas of intensity give way to more restrained passages. This shifting rhythm produces a sense of instability that feels active and generative, rather than chaotic.

The title Per Aspera… suggests a passage through difficulty, but the work resists a literal reading. Instead, it captures the tension of transformation itself, where structure is constantly being formed and reformed. The painting aligns with traditions of gestural abstraction while maintaining a strong sense of internal balance and compositional awareness.

This work is particularly suited for collectors seeking large-scale contemporary abstraction with a strong physical presence and a sophisticated interplay between gesture, structure, and space.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 200 x 150 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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