Oil painting Sunday afternoon Igor Konovalov

Unveiling "Sunday Afternoon" – A Surreal Glimpse into Urban Life

Immerse yourself in the thought-provoking Collection of Portraits & Genre with Igor Konovalov's "Sunday Afternoon," a standout piece within our Collection of Contemporary Art. For enthusiasts looking to Buy a Oil Painting, this work exemplifies mastery in capturing the essence of urban narratives through Oil Paintings on Canvas.

Artistic Expression and Vision

"Sunday Afternoon" portrays a surreal, almost dream-like scene of a city street that transcends the ordinary. In this unique depiction, whimsical green "bunnies" symbolize the flow of information, animating the mundane setting into a canvas of vibrant life and motion. These elements of fantasy serve to challenge our perceptions of reality, encouraging viewers to discover the extraordinary in the everyday.

Symbolism and Themes

This painting explores the dichotomy of everyday life's simplicity against the backdrop of modern information overload. The playful and dynamic "bunnies" contrast sharply with the serene and contemplative human figures, creating a layered narrative about the intersection of human experience with digital influence. "Sunday Afternoon" invites viewers to reflect on how information shapes our perceptions and interactions within the urban landscape.

Perfect Addition for Collectors and Admirers

"Sunday Afternoon" is an essential acquisition for collectors interested in unique interpretations of modern life and the digital era. This piece is not only a visually striking addition to any art collection but also a conversation starter about the role of information in contemporary society.

About This Painting

Artwork Details

• Title: "Sunday Afternoon"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 90x120 cm / '35.43x47.24 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original artwork directly 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.

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