Original artwork description:

Seated Nude in Profile (2016) by Zakhar Shevchuk is a contemplative oil painting that transforms an immediate visual impression into a vivid artistic statement. Painted on MDF, the work measures 73x53 cm and presents a seated nude viewed in profile, her body rendered through delicate transitions of skin tones that suggest not only volume but the air that envelops her.

The textured surface, marked by expressive strokes of reds, violets, and yellows, creates a dynamic backdrop that intensifies the quiet presence of the figure. Shevchuk’s decision to leave the brushwork raw preserves the sense of energy and immediacy, allowing the viewer to feel the encounter between artist and model.

This painting belongs to Shevchuk’s early explorations after academic training, when he began merging realism with expressive freedom. It represents both a study of the nude and a meditation on perception, light, and sensation.

Materials used:

Oil

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