Slowed by the sun #15 (2020) Original Acrylic Painting by Bohdan Svyrydov

This evocative painting captures the contrast between the dark, enclosed interior of a room and the bright, open world outside. From within the shadowy, deep indigo space, we look through an open door into a radiant yellow-lit exterior where abstract red buildings emerge like distant memories or symbols of hope. The scattered objects on the floor—sketched outlines of tires, boxes, and tools—hint at abandonment or a pause in time, while the illuminated outdoors beckons with a sense of warmth and possibility. This artwork reflects the tension between confinement and freedom, darkness and light, creating a powerful narrative about longing, transition, and the beauty of escaping into the unknown. The piece invites viewers to explore the contemporary Ukrainian landscape, where resilience and hope pierce through the darkness.

Materials used:

Acrylic, Texture Medium

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 35 x 45 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes

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