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Original artwork description:
The Philosopher (2024, oil on canvas, 60x80 cm) by Zakhar Shevchuk captures a faceless figure emerging from a turbulent, semi-abstract field of colour. The undefined features emphasize universality, turning the Philosopher into a symbol of humanity’s shared pursuit of wisdom.
The gesture of the left hand is the focal point. It resembles sowing, a simple act that here becomes allegory. The Philosopher is imagined as scattering seeds of knowledge into the world, ensuring that ideas take root where they may. This transforms the painting from depiction into metaphor.
The environment is rendered with thick brushstrokes, layered textures, and flashes of light. Greens dominate, punctuated by ochre and yellow, suggesting growth but also the uncertainty of existence. The figure’s movement through this atmosphere conveys persistence: wisdom carried forward through life’s turbulence.
This work resonates both visually and conceptually. It offers a commanding presence on the wall and invites deeper reflection on the role of thought in human life.
Materials used:
Oil
Tags:
#semi abstract #reflective painting #textured canvas #green tones #symbolic figure #allegorical art #human archetype #sower gesture #philosopher art #knowledge metaphorThe Philosopher (2024) Oil painting
by Zakhar Shevchuk
5 Artist Reviews
£2,065.12
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 80 x 60 x 2cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Abstract
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
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Original artwork description
The Philosopher (2024, oil on canvas, 60x80 cm) by Zakhar Shevchuk captures a faceless figure emerging from a turbulent, semi-abstract field of colour. The undefined features emphasize universality, turning the Philosopher into a symbol of humanity’s shared pursuit of wisdom.
The gesture of the left hand is the focal point. It resembles sowing, a simple act that here becomes allegory. The Philosopher is imagined as scattering seeds of knowledge into the world, ensuring that ideas take root where they may. This transforms the painting from depiction into metaphor.
The environment is rendered with thick brushstrokes, layered textures, and flashes of light. Greens dominate, punctuated by ochre and yellow, suggesting growth but also the uncertainty of existence. The figure’s movement through this atmosphere conveys persistence: wisdom carried forward through life’s turbulence.
This work resonates both visually and conceptually. It offers a commanding presence on the wall and invites deeper reflection on the role of thought in human life.
Materials used:
Oil
Tags:
#semi abstract #reflective painting #textured canvas #green tones #symbolic figure #allegorical art #human archetype #sower gesture #philosopher art #knowledge metaphor
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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