Original artwork description:

Zakhar Shevchuk’s “The Mask of Innocence” is a figurative, minimalist painting that speaks to the subtle complexities of identity and appearance. Rendered in a palette of vivid blues, soft greens, and light whites, the canvas depicts a childlike figure standing alone, their head replaced by a large, blooming daisy. The surrounding flowers and curved landscape give the illusion of innocence – but the meaning, as the title suggests, is far more layered.

This piece raises a quiet but powerful question: how early are we taught to present pleasing images to the world, even if they hide our deeper truths? The daisy is not just a flower – it is a mask, a symbol of socially constructed ideals of joy, purity, and conformity. The figure beneath it, barely visible, represents a self pushed into the background.

Through painterly restraint and emotionally charged symbolism, Shevchuk delivers a work that is gentle in style yet rich in meaning – perfect for collectors who appreciate visual poetry and emotional nuance.

Materials used:

Acrylic

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