Artwork description:

№Varv 190

The oil painting entitled "Seeds for the Future Harvest" is a richly textured and detailed study of a mature sunflower. The central focus is a large, heavy-headed sunflower, its broad face laden with a multitude of ripe, black seeds. The sunflower's petals, once vibrant yellow, now droop elegantly in various shades of yellow and green, signifying the end of its life cycle and the promise of regeneration. The background of the painting is a subdued portrayal of a field stretching into the horizon, capturing the expanse of a crop ready for harvest. The sky above is a muted grey, suggesting an overcast day, which contrasts with the dark seeds and the remaining golden tones of the petals. The artist's brushstrokes are deliberate and varied, creating a palpable texture that one can almost feel. The sunflower's seeds are densely packed, each one painted with care to show the potential for new growth. The petals are rendered with softer, wilting edges, giving the flower a sense of movement as if it is bowing under the weight of its bounty. The painting's title, "Seeds for the Future Harvest," alludes to the cycle of life and agriculture, where the end of one season carries the seeds of the next. This sunflower stands not just as a singular plant but as a symbol of sustainability and the perpetual renewal inherent in nature. With a signature and the year '22, the artist leaves a mark of recent creation, inviting viewers to reflect on the themes of time, renewal, and the beauty found in the natural cycles of the earth.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Seeds for the future harvest"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 117x98 cm/'46.06x38.58 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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