Structure of Air (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Zakhar Shevchuk

In Structure of Air, Zakhar Shevchuk creates a refined abstract composition built through translucent layers, sweeping gestures, and delicate tonal variations. The painting feels atmospheric and spatial rather than fixed, with forms appearing to float, dissolve, and reconnect across the large-scale surface.

A defining characteristic of the work is its sensitivity to light. Depending on the angle and intensity of illumination, the painting changes noticeably: side lighting reveals hidden textures, drips, and layered brushwork, while direct light softens the composition into a more diffuse atmospheric field. This interaction gives the work a dynamic presence that evolves within different environments and interiors.

The painting’s visual language recalls the atmospheric abstraction of Gerhard Richter and aspects of Cy Twombly’s gestural spatial compositions. Rather than presenting a specific subject, Structure of Air explores perception itself – creating an immersive visual experience that balances subtle movement, material depth, and emotional restraint.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 200 x 150 x 2cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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