Oil painting Girl and football Oleksandr Gukalov

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The painting "Girl and Football" is a striking oil on canvas piece that captures a moment of athleticism and beauty, combining elements of sports and portraiture. The artist utilizes a realistic color palette with natural tones, focusing on the skin, hair, and clothing of the girl, contrasted against the background. The painting employs smooth brushstrokes to achieve a lifelike texture, particularly in the depiction of the girl’s skin and the football. The composition centers around a young woman, depicted in profile, skillfully balancing a football against her body. The girl occupies the majority of the canvas, with her figure set against a simple, understated background that suggests an open field. The girl is portrayed with a confident and focused expression, her eyes directed towards the football. She has long, wavy brown hair that cascades down her back, painted with detailed strokes that give it texture and movement. She is dressed in minimal athletic attire—a white sports bra and white shorts—emphasizing her toned physique and athleticism. The football is a classic black and white soccer ball, rendered with attention to detail. It is positioned against the girl's chest, held in place by her left hand. The dynamic positioning of the ball, with a few splashes of mud around it, suggests movement and action, as if she has just performed a skillful maneuver. The background is a soft blend of light blues and greens, creating a serene, open atmosphere. The suggestion of a grassy field and distant trees places the scene outdoors, likely on a football field or open meadow. The subtle, almost abstract rendering of the background ensures that the focus remains on the girl and the football. The overall mood of the painting is one of strength and grace. The girl’s poised yet dynamic stance conveys a sense of confidence and capability, celebrating both athleticism and feminine beauty. The juxtaposition of her clean, white attire with the muddy splashes adds a touch of realism and indicates her active engagement in the sport. "Girl and Football" can be seen as a celebration of women in sports, highlighting their strength, skill, and determination. The focus on the girl's physique and the football suggests themes of empowerment and athletic prowess. The painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty of athleticism and the dedication required in sports. This painting captures a powerful and engaging moment, blending the elegance of the human form with the dynamic energy of sports, creating a memorable and impactful image.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Girl and football"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 70x90 cm/'27.55x35.43 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