Oil painting Pink Igor Konovalov

Introducing "Pink" by Igor Konovalov: A Luminous Encounter Between Wonder and Reality

Collection and Significance

"Pink" is a profound piece in our Collection of Contemporary Art and complements our Collection of Portraits & Genre, showcasing its pivotal role among Other Works by Igor Konovalov. This painting is ideal for those looking to Buy a Oil painting that captures the interplay of human emotion with the surreal, making it a perfect choice for both art lovers and collectors seeking Unique Paintings for Home Decor.

About This Painting

"Pink," sized at 135x185 cm, is a stunning oil on canvas that portrays a group of individuals gazing upwards against a backdrop of a vibrant pink sky filled with abstract, molecular-like shapes. The artwork captures a shared human experience, evoking awe, curiosity, and a hint of trepidation, as the figures stand immersed in the otherworldly glow of their environment.

The pink sky in the painting symbolizes wonder and the unknown, while the oversized molecular structures suggest the complexity of the universe and human perception. This blend of realism with surreal elements creates a compelling dialogue between the tangible aspects of everyday life and the boundless realms of imagination and speculation.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: "Pink"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 135x185 cm / '53.14x72.83 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 delve into the mesmerizing world of "Pink" at our gallery. This painting offers a unique perspective on the intersection of daily life with the extraordinary, encouraging viewers to reflect on the impact of surreal elements in shaping our perception of reality. For enthusiasts and collectors eager to explore Unique Paintings for Home Decor, "Pink" promises to be a captivating addition that blends artistic beauty with profound thematic depth.

Explore "Pink" 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, resonates with contemporary themes and personal insights, enriching any home or collection with its unique narrative and visual splendor.