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OIl painting Behind the sun Dmitry Arkadyev
OIl painting Behind the sun Dmitry Arkadyev
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The painting titled "Behind the Sun" is an evocative oil on canvas that captures a dramatic sunset scene, with two silhouetted riders on horseback framed against a blazing red sky. The composition is striking in its simplicity yet rich in emotional depth. The intense red and orange tones of the sky dominate the canvas, symbolizing passion, power, and the fleeting nature of time as the day transitions into night.The figures of the riders are painted in shadowy black silhouettes, emphasizing their anonymity and creating an air of mystery. The horses, depicted in sturdy and dynamic postures, echo the resilience and bond between human and animal in the face of the vastness of nature. The placement of the sun, large and fiery as it sinks toward the horizon, draws the eye and serves as a focal point, highlighting the riders’ journey as if they are pursuing or leaving the sun itself.The painter’s brushstrokes in the sky are fluid yet deliberate, creating a swirling texture that suggests movement, heat, and energy in the atmosphere. The sharp, jagged strokes of the foreground grasses contrast with the smoother sky, grounding the composition and adding a rugged, untamed feel to the scene. This contrast symbolizes the dichotomy between humanity's fleeting presence and the enduring forces of nature.Through "Behind the Sun," the artist aims to convey a sense of adventure, introspection, and the passage of time. The riders, faceless and set against an overpowering backdrop, could represent anyone embarking on a journey, both literal and metaphorical. The red sky evokes urgency and intensity, while the silhouettes suggest solitude and reflection. It’s a moment suspended in time, where the riders appear to be moving toward an unknown destiny, their path illuminated by the sun's final glow.The painting invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys, urging them to find meaning in life’s fleeting moments. It captures the interplay between human determination and the vast, unyielding beauty of nature, leaving an impression of both awe and quiet contemplation. "Behind the Sun" is a powerful exploration of themes of resilience, mystery, and the unending cycle of beginnings and endings.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Behind the sun"
* ARTISTS: Dmitry Arkadyev
* SIZE: 40x50 cm/'15.74x19.68 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.
About the artist: Architect-designer-artist.
Interior designer since 1999. Completed projects in Dnepr, Kyiv, Chernigov.
Chief designer of rebranding projects at Nabra Bank from 2006-2008.
Member of the Union of Designers of Ukraine since 2009.
Teacher of fine arts since 2013.
Since 2019, ART-Vizant Technologies specialist (Master icon painter)
The artist has 3 certificates, 7 diplomas and 7 years of experience in participating in Ukrainian and international painting exhibitions since 2011 (Dnipro, Kolomyia, Kremenchuk, Odessa, Toledo)
Exhibitions
3 personal painting exhibitions (2011, 2013)
Exhibition in 2011, in the House of Architects (Dnipro)
Exhibition of paintings in 2011, in the Griffon Gallery (Kiev)
Exhibition of paintings in 2013, in the youth library (Dnipro)
Education
Special education
1990 - Art School No. 1,
1997 - Prydniprovsk State Academy of Construction and Architecture (PGASA)
2019 - Study at the Kant Academy (Kyiv). Received a certificate of specialist in ART-Vizant Technologies (Master icon painter)
The painting titled "Behind the Sun" is an evocative oil on canvas that captures a dramatic sunset scene, with two silhouetted riders on horseback framed against a blazing red sky. The composition is striking in its simplicity yet rich in emotional depth. The intense red and orange tones of the sky dominate the canvas, symbolizing passion, power, and the fleeting nature of time as the day transitions into night.The figures of the riders are painted in shadowy black silhouettes, emphasizing their anonymity and creating an air of mystery. The horses, depicted in sturdy and dynamic postures, echo the resilience and bond between human and animal in the face of the vastness of nature. The placement of the sun, large and fiery as it sinks toward the horizon, draws the eye and serves as a focal point, highlighting the riders’ journey as if they are pursuing or leaving the sun itself.The painter’s brushstrokes in the sky are fluid yet deliberate, creating a swirling texture that suggests movement, heat, and energy in the atmosphere. The sharp, jagged strokes of the foreground grasses contrast with the smoother sky, grounding the composition and adding a rugged, untamed feel to the scene. This contrast symbolizes the dichotomy between humanity's fleeting presence and the enduring forces of nature.Through "Behind the Sun," the artist aims to convey a sense of adventure, introspection, and the passage of time. The riders, faceless and set against an overpowering backdrop, could represent anyone embarking on a journey, both literal and metaphorical. The red sky evokes urgency and intensity, while the silhouettes suggest solitude and reflection. It’s a moment suspended in time, where the riders appear to be moving toward an unknown destiny, their path illuminated by the sun's final glow.The painting invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys, urging them to find meaning in life’s fleeting moments. It captures the interplay between human determination and the vast, unyielding beauty of nature, leaving an impression of both awe and quiet contemplation. "Behind the Sun" is a powerful exploration of themes of resilience, mystery, and the unending cycle of beginnings and endings.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Behind the sun"
* ARTISTS: Dmitry Arkadyev
* SIZE: 40x50 cm/'15.74x19.68 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.
About the artist: Architect-designer-artist.
Interior designer since 1999. Completed projects in Dnepr, Kyiv, Chernigov.
Chief designer of rebranding projects at Nabra Bank from 2006-2008.
Member of the Union of Designers of Ukraine since 2009.
Teacher of fine arts since 2013.
Since 2019, ART-Vizant Technologies specialist (Master icon painter)
The artist has 3 certificates, 7 diplomas and 7 years of experience in participating in Ukrainian and international painting exhibitions since 2011 (Dnipro, Kolomyia, Kremenchuk, Odessa, Toledo)
Exhibitions
3 personal painting exhibitions (2011, 2013)
Exhibition in 2011, in the House of Architects (Dnipro)
Exhibition of paintings in 2011, in the Griffon Gallery (Kiev)
Exhibition of paintings in 2013, in the youth library (Dnipro)
Education
Special education
1990 - Art School No. 1,
1997 - Prydniprovsk State Academy of Construction and Architecture (PGASA)
2019 - Study at the Kant Academy (Kyiv). Received a certificate of specialist in ART-Vizant Technologies (Master icon painter)
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