Artwork description:

№Varv 226

This oil painting on canvas, titled "What's Further Out in the Sea?" captures the raw essence of adventure, freedom, and the irresistible pull of the unknown. The composition is centered around a lone figure, mid-flight, suspended between the sky and the shimmering water below. The figure, rendered in striking blue hues, contrasts dramatically with the fiery red-orange sky, symbolizing the energy and passion of the moment. The background is bathed in warm, glowing tones, evoking the golden hour just before sunset. The sky transitions from deep crimson at the top to a radiant yellow near the horizon, creating an almost surreal atmosphere. The water, reflecting the brilliance of the sky, is painted in warm golden tones, with textured ripples capturing the last glimmers of daylight. The dark silhouette of trees in the distance adds depth and frames the central moment, reinforcing the feeling of both solitude and exhilaration. The figure’s pose is dynamic, with arms stretched high, gripping a rope that extends beyond the canvas. There is an anticipation in the body language—a brief pause before the inevitable plunge into the cool, inviting water. The muscles are taut, the legs bent slightly, capturing the precise moment of weightlessness before gravity takes hold. This fleeting suspension in time evokes the thrill of youthful abandon, the fearless joy of leaping into the unknown. The use of contrasting colors is bold and deliberate. The vivid blue figure stands starkly against the heated tones of the sky, emphasizing movement and life. The technique used to depict the water, with dappled light and shifting tones, gives a sense of fluidity and reflection, making the surface shimmer as if it is alive. The interplay of warm and cool colors enhances the tension between earth and sky, between what is known and what lies beyond.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "What's further out in the sea?"
* ARTISTS: Anatoly Varvarov
* SIZE: 60x50 cm/'23.62x19.68 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich

He was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region.

He graduated from Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich (1983-1987)

National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture - (1990-1996)

Member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine. He received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting (1999).

A. Varvarov is one of the members of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska", which emerged in the early 90's. The association was a non-profit view of art and demonstrated an innovative approach to the interpretation of contemporary processes in society. Artists did not limit themselves to the walls of galleries and museums and became known for their social actions. Performance installations and flash mobs

Lives and works in Kyiv.

The works are in UKM Uue Kunsti Muuseum | MONA The Museum of New Art, Dnipro Art Museum, CSM M17, National Art Gallery of Ukraine, collections of galleries "Soviart", "AVS ART", "RA", "Vernissage", and private collections of Ukraine, England, Austria, USA, Germany , Canada, Italy, Chile, China, Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Russia.

Materials used:

oil

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