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The Beast Within (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Zakhar Shevchuk
90 x 135cm (unframed)
£2,598.48
Original artwork description
In The Beast Within, Zakhar Shevchuk transforms the image of a tiger into a bold, semi-abstract composition that balances expressive energy with symbolic clarity. The animal is defined through simplified shapes and strong contour lines, giving it a distinctive presence while avoiding realistic detail.
The painting’s surface is built through dynamic brushwork, layered paint, and gestural marks that create a sense of movement and depth. The vibrant interplay of color and line recalls the raw immediacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, while the symbolic treatment of the figure aligns with A.R. Penck’s visual language. The use of the tiger as a psychological symbol also connects to Franz Marc’s approach to animal imagery.
Rather than depicting a literal scene, the work invites interpretation. The tiger becomes a representation of instinct and inner energy, existing within a space that feels both abstract and emotionally charged. The Beast Within is well suited for collectors interested in contemporary figurative abstraction with a strong expressive character.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 90 x 135cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: Animals and birds
Tags:
#contemporary painting#animal art#tiger art#conceptual painting#neo expressionism#figurative abstraction#inner strength#psychological art#basquiat style#animal symbolism
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Original artwork description
In The Beast Within, Zakhar Shevchuk transforms the image of a tiger into a bold, semi-abstract composition that balances expressive energy with symbolic clarity. The animal is defined through simplified shapes and strong contour lines, giving it a distinctive presence while avoiding realistic detail.
The painting’s surface is built through dynamic brushwork, layered paint, and gestural marks that create a sense of movement and depth. The vibrant interplay of color and line recalls the raw immediacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, while the symbolic treatment of the figure aligns with A.R. Penck’s visual language. The use of the tiger as a psychological symbol also connects to Franz Marc’s approach to animal imagery.
Rather than depicting a literal scene, the work invites interpretation. The tiger becomes a representation of instinct and inner energy, existing within a space that feels both abstract and emotionally charged. The Beast Within is well suited for collectors interested in contemporary figurative abstraction with a strong expressive character.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 90 x 135cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: Animals and birds
Tags:
#contemporary painting#animal art#tiger art#conceptual painting#neo expressionism#figurative abstraction#inner strength#psychological art#basquiat style#animal symbolism
Zakhar Shevchuk
Ukraine
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Artist Statement:Art, to me, is a profound exploration of the world that surrounds us—a journey of discovery, experience, and self-understanding. It is a medium through which I unravel the essence... Read more