*The Balance of Time* (2026) Original Oil Painting by Yurii Novikov

Time is not measured only by clocks. It is carried within every living thing, every memory, every beginning. In *The Balance of Time*, these invisible forces converge into a single symbolic form, where nature, creation, and the universe exist in perfect equilibrium.
At the heart of the composition rests an egg—the timeless emblem of birth, infinite potential, and the mystery of life itself.
Beneath it hangs a luminous sphere, echoing the movement of a pendulum. It reminds us that time is never still. It swings endlessly between memory and hope, between what has been and what is yet to come. Yet despite this eternal motion, there is harmony. The universe is held together not by chance, but by balance.
Behind these symbols rises the ancient tree—a silent witness to countless seasons. Its roots reach into the depths of memory while its branches disappear beyond the visible world, connecting earth with the infinite. It becomes the axis upon which existence quietly turns, reminding us that growth and transformation are inseparable from the passage of time.
The painting moves beyond narrative into the language of archetypes, inviting each viewer to discover a personal meaning hidden within its symbols. It speaks not only about time, but about destiny, renewal, resilience, and the delicate balance that sustains all life.

Materials used:

oil, canvas varnish

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 100 x 2cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky