Artwork description:

№Varv 219

The painting "Portrait of Yoongi" captures a whimsical yet thought-provoking scene featuring a young chimpanzee standing in a shallow body of water, carefully guiding a paper boat along the surface. The chimpanzee, depicted with expressive eyes and delicate brushstrokes, wears a sailor's hat, adding an element of innocence and playfulness to the composition. The choice of attire gives the impression of a child lost in an imaginative world, navigating his own adventure through an environment that seems both real and dreamlike. The background of the painting consists of a misty, ethereal landscape with blurred mountains and a distant ship, partially obscured by the soft diffusion of light and color. The ship, painted in muted blues and grays, appears as a ghostly presence, reinforcing the theme of exploration and adventure. The artist’s use of atmospheric perspective adds depth to the composition, drawing the viewer’s eye from the foreground, where the chimpanzee and his paper boat reside, to the distant horizon. The water is rendered with a masterful balance of realism and impressionistic brushwork. The transparency and fluidity of the water are captured through reflections and subtle ripples caused by the chimpanzee’s movements. The presence of rocks and the gentle distortion of the paper boat’s reflection add to the painting’s sense of realism. Droplets of water falling from the chimpanzee’s fur suggest recent movement, adding a dynamic quality to the otherwise serene composition. The chimpanzee’s facial expression conveys curiosity, concentration, and perhaps a touch of melancholy. The detailed rendering of his fur, with a mix of warm and cool tones, highlights the depth of his form and the texture of his wet coat. His small hands, carefully holding the delicate edges of the paper boat, emphasize the fragility of his creation and the tenderness of his actions. The artist’s choice of color palette leans towards cool and muted tones, with subtle blues, grays, and soft browns dominating the composition. However, the white paper boat and sailor’s hat stand out, creating a focal point that enhances the narrative. The paper boat itself, with its crisp folds and slightly wrinkled texture, symbolizes innocence, imagination, and perhaps even the transient nature of childhood dreams.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Portrait of Yoongi"
* ARTISTS: Anatoly Varvarov
* SIZE: 80x70 cm/'31.49x27.55 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: 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)

Member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. He received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting (1999).

A. Varvarov is one of the members of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska", which emerged in the early 90's. The association was a non-profit view of art and demonstrated an innovative approach to the interpretation of contemporary processes in society. Artists did not limit themselves to the walls of galleries and museums and became known for their social actions. Performance installations and flash mobs

Lives and works in Kyiv.

The works are in UKM Uue Kunsti Muuseum | MONA The Museum of New Art, Dnipro Art Museum, CSM M17, National Art Gallery of Ukraine, collections of galleries "Soviart", "AVS ART", "RA", "Vernissage", and private collections of Ukraine, England, Austria, USA, Germany , Canada, Italy, Chile, China, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia.

Materials used:

oil

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