Artwork description:

№Varv 210

The oil painting "Spinning Wheel" is an evocative portrayal of dynamic motion, featuring a paper boat caught in a swirling vortex of water. The tumultuous movement of water is the central theme, with the boat appearing almost secondary to the powerful whirlpool that dominates the composition. The painting is rendered with a palette of deep, moody colors that suggest depth and movement. Swirls of white and gray create a frothy texture in the water, giving a visceral sense of the water's churning energy. These lighter tones stand out against the darker hues, emphasizing the force and speed of the spinning water. Despite the chaos, the paper boat maintains an air of fragile tranquility as it rides the turbulent currents. It is depicted with crisp lines and pale colors, contrasting with the wild strokes that describe the water, highlighting the boat's delicate nature amidst the overwhelming force. The title "Spinning Wheel" could be a metaphor for life's relentless and sometimes uncontrollable events, with the paper boat representing the individual's journey through it. It evokes a feeling of being caught in a situation beyond one's control, yet there is a strange beauty in the pattern and flow of the water, suggesting a natural order within the chaos. The painting captures a snapshot of motion, inviting the viewer to contemplate the cycles and flows that permeate existence.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Whirlpool"
* ARTISTS: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich
* SIZE: 70x80 cm/'27.55x31.49 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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