Stones (2001)Oil painting by Simon Kozhin

This nature study was painted in Veliky Ustyug during a trip to the Russian North in 2001. This artwork, an exquisite portrayal of a serene rocky landscape, encapsulates the subtle beauty of nature with masterful precision. The painting features an abundant array of stones in varied sizes, each rendered with delicate brushstrokes that capture their textures and hues. The artist skillfully employs a palette of earthy tones and soft greens, reflecting the light playfully dancing across the surface. The composition expertly conveys a sense of tranquility and timelessness, inviting viewers to explore the harmonious interaction between light and form. The foregrounds detailed rendering of stones transitions seamlessly to a softer, blurred background, creating depth and movement. Framed in an ornate, vintage-style frame, the artwork is elegantly accentuated. This piece stands out for its meticulous attention to detail and the artist’s ability to convey the quiet, contemplative essence of a natural setting with such extraordinary finesse and subtlety.
Exhibition:
2011/12 “Visible Images”, exhibition at the exhibition hall of the Russian Auction House in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow.
2024 The exhibition "Tail-wind". Museum and exhibition complex "Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriaka". (Moscow)
Publication:
Catalogue of personal exhibition Семён Кожин. Зримые образы: Российский аукционный дом. – СПб.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с. Page 9

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 38.6 x 28.5 x 3cm (framed) / 30 x 20cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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