Oil painting Girl for the playboy Igor Konovalov

Introducing "Girl for the Playboy" by Igor Konovalov: A Captivating Fusion of Surrealism and Sensuality

Collection and Significance

"Girl for the Playboy" is a standout addition to our Collection of Contemporary Art and complements our Collection of Portraits & Genre, showcasing its critical role among Other Works by Igor Konovalov. This oil painting captures the complexity of human emotions and the surreal, making it a prime choice for collectors looking to Buy a Oil painting that delves into themes of vulnerability, sensuality, and the surreal interplay between reality and fantasy.

About This Painting

"Girl for the Playboy," sized at 135x110 cm, is an exquisite oil on canvas that portrays a figure in a state of undress, set against a dreamlike backdrop of vibrant pink skies and abstract, balloon-like forms. The figure's partially obscured face and the playful yet surreal surroundings suggest a narrative of intimacy and contemplation, open to rich interpretation.

The surreal elements surrounding the figure, resembling playful balloons or molecular structures, add a whimsical yet thought-provoking layer to the composition, hinting at the interconnectedness of the universe and human perception. These elements set against the realism of the human form create a striking contrast that enriches the narrative.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: "Girl for the Playboy"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 135x110 cm / '53.14x43.30 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original painting from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

He was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.

1983—1987 — Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.

1987—1993 — Kyiv State Art Institute.

Since 1993, co-founder of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska Street", the activity of which has two periods:

1993—1996 — "classic squat" (occupation of premises for workshops and housing, exhibition activity, as a practice of introduction into society).

1996-2006 — "fictitious squat" (author of the project — Fiction Gallery Expedition. — going beyond workshops and galleries (institutions) into open urban space.

The founder of the Hill-art direction (art on the hills), within the framework of which actions were held and facilities were created on the hills of Kyiv.

2010-2020 - develops the author's mythology, which he called "Infodelica".

The creator of paintings, promotions, objects and video art.

Lives and works in Kyiv.

EXHIBITIONS

Personal exhibitions:

2020 - Recreation room, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2019 - "Voices", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2018 - "Two Pages", Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2017 - "Point of support", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 – "Presidency", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 - "Relax", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2015 – "Wi-Fi", DTEK Academy, business center "Eurasia", Kyiv

2013 - "Infa&infadelika", 8-bit Gallery, Kyiv

2012 - "Infa", Gallery "Forest", Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Infa", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2010 – I. Konovalov, Museum of Sovr. image of Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), Kyiv

2009 – "Golden Mountains", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2008 - Ctrl-Z, RA Gallery, Kyiv

Group exhibitions:

2020 – ART CAPITAL, Grand Palais, Paris. Salon Comparaisons, groupe Alain Campello

2017 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", Sumy Municipal Gallery, Sumy

2015 – Museum collections, Ukrainian modern art. (1985-2015)

2015 – "Coefficient of independence" (America House), Kyiv

2015 - "Art for the sake of life" - charity project, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2014 - The 21st nude art exhibition "MAN & WOMAN", At the Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia

2012 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", M17 Center of Contemporary Art, Kyiv

2012 - Art-Moscow, 16th International Art Fair, Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Independents", New art of the new country 1991-2011, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2011 – "Space Odyssey-2011", "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2010 - Art project "AUT" - international art project, Chocolate House, Kyiv

Press:

• Catalog for a personal exhibition: I. Konovalov, Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), "Infa", "Forest" Gallery

• The book "Squat on Olehivska Street" (1993 - 2015), Kyiv

• Collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art 1985–2015 from private collections

25 years of presence. Modern Ukrainian artists. 1991-2016, Kyiv

• Collection of catalogs of participation in numerous exhibitions and auctions

Works are located:

• Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum

• Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU)

• Kyiv History Museum

• In private meetings: Boris and Tetyana Hrynievych, Igor Voronov, Igor Abramovich, Oleg Krasnosilskyi, Volodymyr Kashirskyi, and others.

Invitation to Viewers

We invite you to explore the intriguing and sensual world of "Girl for the Playboy" at our gallery. This painting is not only a visual spectacle but also a profound commentary on the human condition, ideal for those seeking to enrich their collections with unique and thought-provoking Oil Paintings on Canvas.

Discover "Girl for the Playboy" and other masterpieces in our gallery, where each work from our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Portraits & Genre, including Other Works by Igor Konovalov, offers a unique narrative that resonates with contemporary themes of identity, desire, and the intersection of the tangible and imagined.