Oil painting The road is far away Serhiy Kovalev

"The Road is Far Away" by Serhiy Kovalev: A Journey Through Solitude

Artistic Insight

"The Road is Far Away" by the renowned Ukrainian artist Serhiy Kovalev captures the emotional weight of a journey through its minimalistic yet powerful depiction of a narrow street. This thought-provoking oil painting, part of our Collection of Cityscapes and Collection of Contemporary Art, invites viewers to contemplate the distance and solitude experienced on personal and metaphorical paths. Kovalev’s textured brushstrokes and muted color palette create a raw, introspective atmosphere, making this piece a compelling addition to any collection of Fine Art Paintings for Sale.

Palette and Composition

Kovalev’s use of deep, muted greens and golden yellows evokes a sense of warmth and isolation. The elongated vertical lines of the buildings on either side create a feeling of confinement, while the receding path in the foreground draws the viewer’s eye toward an abstracted, distant point. This clever use of perspective emphasizes both the physical and emotional aspects of a long journey, suggesting perseverance despite the challenges ahead.

Atmospheric Quality

The atmospheric quality of "The Road is Far Away" evokes introspection and contemplation. The rough texture of the brushstrokes adds a rawness to the scene, highlighting the emotional intensity of the journey depicted. The painting encourages viewers to reflect on their own paths in life, considering the uncertainties and solitude that often accompany long journeys. This piece is perfect for those seeking Affordable Original Art that resonates on a deeper, emotional level.

Focal Points and Lighting

The central path serves as the focal point of the painting, symbolizing the road ahead. The contrast between the warm golden tones and the cooler green hues creates a dynamic visual balance, enhancing the depth of the composition. The play of light and shadow along the alley adds a sense of movement and passage of time, further emphasizing the theme of an ongoing journey.

About the Artwork

• Title: "The Road is Far Away"

• Artist: Serhiy Kovalev

• Size: 70x70 cm / '27.55x27.55 inches'

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Hand Painted: Original painting from our collection

• Condition: We have provided detailed photos to convey the artwork’s impeccable condition.

About the Artist

Artist, architect.
The artist's paintings are in private collections: Oscar Niemeyer (a famous Brazilian architect), Jorge Mario Jauregui (a famous Latin American architect, founder of the architectural company "Atelier Metropolitano").

Education:
At the age of 13, he entered the Republican Art School named after T.G. Shevchenko (Kyiv).
In 2013, he graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Faculty of Architecture.
In 2014, he joined the team of architects "Archnamet", which determined further activities in the direction of tactical urbanism.
From 2014 to 2018, a number of projects were created in this format. Among others, we can single out the "enlight/slavutych" project, created in 2015 as an autonomous open-type office (coworking on solar batteries).
In 2014-2015, he worked at the company "Atelier Metropolitano", which deals with revitalization projects of slums and favelas. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In 2015, the founder of the "atelier. Intooutside" project, where I deal with tactical urbanism, projects of public spaces and subject design.
Participant of a number of collective exhibitions, and on May 15, 2018, he opened a personal exhibition of creative works "cobweb".

Exhibitions:
2010 – Exhibition-competition drawing named after Kostya Yeleva. National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine.
2011 – Kyiv Art Week – international contemporary art festival. Museum of Modern Fine Art of Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine.
2014 – Exhibition of contemporary painting 'unframed'. Art project marts. M17 – Center of Contemporary Art. Kyiv, Ukraine.
2018 – Personal exhibition of creative works "cobweb". Future - IWonder. Kyiv, Ukraine. Art objects are a visualization of thoughts about architecture, urbanism and humanity as a whole.
2018 - "Preciousness" exhibition in the Zbarazh Castle, Ternopil Oblast, Zbarizh, Ukraine.
2018 - "Preciousness" exhibition in the TseGlinaArt gallery. Kyiv, Ukraine.
2018 - "Values ​​on the Way" exhibition at Lite-haus Galerie + Projektraum art center, Berlin, Germany

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