Oil painting Fragments of flowers Oleksandr Gukalov

№AAA3238

"Fragments of Flowers" is an abstract oil painting that captures the essence and beauty of flowers through a series of vivid, fragmented shapes and bold colors. The composition is a rich tapestry of interwoven hues and textures, creating an impressionistic vision of floral elements. The painting employs a vibrant color palette, with predominant shades of pink, purple, yellow, green, and blue. The colors are applied in thick, textured layers, giving the painting a tactile, almost sculptural quality. Each fragment appears to be carefully placed, forming a mosaic-like arrangement that suggests the petals, leaves, and stems of various flowers. The artist's technique involves the use of impasto, where the paint is applied so thickly that it stands out from the canvas, creating a three-dimensional effect. This technique enhances the visual impact of the painting, making the colors and forms more pronounced and dynamic. The textured surface invites viewers to not only visually appreciate the work but also to imagine the feel of its surface. The composition lacks a clear focal point, allowing the viewer's eye to wander across the canvas and discover the myriad of shapes and colors that together evoke the image of a bouquet of flowers. This abstraction challenges the viewer to engage with the painting on a deeper level, interpreting the fragmented forms as parts of a whole. The interplay of light and shadow within the fragments adds depth and dimension to the painting. The light appears to dance across the surface, illuminating the brighter colors and casting subtle shadows within the darker areas. This dynamic interaction creates a sense of movement and life, as if the flowers are gently swaying in a breeze. "Fragments of Flowers" can be seen as a celebration of nature's beauty, distilled into its essential forms and colors. The abstract nature of the painting allows for a personal interpretation, inviting viewers to see the flowers in their own unique way. It emphasizes the idea that beauty can be found in the smallest details and fragments, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the natural world. This oil painting is a striking example of abstract art, using bold colors and textures to capture the essence of flowers. "Fragments of Flowers" stands out for its dynamic composition and the tactile quality of its surface, making it a visually engaging and thought-provoking piece. The painting invites viewers to explore its rich tapestry of colors and shapes, finding beauty in the abstract representation of nature.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Fragments of flowers"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 35x60 cm/'13.77x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Oleksiyander Gukalov
After graduating from Lviv Polytechnic, he was engaged in scientific work. In his free time, he studied the works of Plato, the poetry of the ancient East, and religious works. At this time, resistance to the routine of life and utilitarian science arose in him; he became interested in man and his secrets. Oleksiyander decided to end his engineering career and become a humanitarian. Since 1990, he began to write and publish philosophical poems. Later he decided to devote himself to painting, a passion for which began during his years of study at the Lviv Polytechnic with caricatures and caricatures of classmates and teachers.

Since 2017 he has been painting with oil paints. Oleksiyander does not have a formal art education, but he is convinced that the craft and talent of an artist do not directly depend on professional education. The artist's works are characterized by completeness of composition and depth of meaning. He is not afraid to work with different themes, his paintings are true modern art that touches people. The artist’s portfolio includes landscapes and views of his favorite cities, portraits of pop stars, politicians, athletes, relatives, and animals. “I draw a toga when I feel the need for it. Therefore, I cannot say that I work in some narrow direction. Rather, it is a call from the soul,” the artist says about himself.

Exhibitions

2011 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition “World of Jazz”, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition Arts.in.ua, Kiev

2012 – Personal exhibition in the art cafe “Apartment 35”, Lviv

2012 – Personal exhibition “On the Waves of Dreams”, Lutsk

2012 – International exhibition “Plain Air”, West Park Art Gallery, New York

2012 – International competition “Peace, Time and People”, special medal of achievements St. Michael, New York

2012 – Exhibition of artists who were included in the K-Gallery catalogue, Kyiv

2012 – International exhibition-competition of contemporary art “Ukrainian Art Week”, Kyiv

2013 – opening of a permanent exhibition and sale, Lutsk

2013 – Exhibition “Spring Impressions” of the international art project “Vicious Circle of Impressions”, Kiev

2015 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2015 – Ukrainian-Italian exhibition “Single Space”, Kyiv

2015 – International art project “New York – Tokyo”, Tokyo

2016 – International art project “Color in Motion”, New York Realism Gallery, first place and Gold medal in the category “Impressionism”, New York

2021 – International exhibition “Art Nest Paris”, Paris