Artwork description:

№Varv 201

The painting titled "Sky" depicts three dice floating against a backdrop of a clear blue sky dotted with soft white clouds. The dice are not ordinary; one prominently features what appears to be the national emblem of Ukraine, the trident. The other two dice are more traditional, yet their suspended state in the sky gives them an ethereal and unusual quality. The meaning of the painting may delve into the themes of chance and fate, symbolized by the dice, against the vastness and seeming limitlessness of the sky. The inclusion of the national emblem on one of the dice suggests a deeper commentary on the role of chance in the history or future of a nation. It can be interpreted as a reflection on how the fortunes of a country are often at the mercy of unpredictable forces, much like a roll of the dice. Furthermore, the open sky can represent freedom, potential, and the unknown future, elements that are both exciting and uncertain. The juxtaposition of the emblem, a symbol of identity and sovereignty, with the randomness of the dice might evoke a sense of nationalistic pride coupled with the acknowledgement of the unpredictable nature of national and global affairs. The painting invites viewers to contemplate the interplay between controlled destiny and the randomness of events in the skies of our own lives and the world at large.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Sky"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 100x60 cm/'39.37x23.62 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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