Expressive dominant in the development of the plot line of works of this period
and the simulation of plastic shapes is black color. In various proportional
relationships, it is present in all works of the artist. In some cases, when it comes to
particularly complex and dramatic social conflicts, it occupies the entire surface of the
space, in others it serves to deepen the main paint and enrich its tonal transitions. The
semantic program of artist`s works is manifested through the red color of the shade,
with a wide range of shades, endowed with a powerful energy charge, it is a favorite
one and often used in the creative practices of the artist. The picturesque space of such
works is bright, with soft transitions to the orange paint, or strongly saturated crimson,
for the part to enhance the dramatic effect given on the contrast of black, or completely
muted with brown shades. In the latter case, by enriching and deepening the main color
from the center to the edges, such a method becomes decisive in organizing the entire
composition and it`s content.
Figure 4. Still life. 2016. Glass, oil, 65х75 cm. Taken from the source [2]
Thanks to the contrasting combination of black and red, ocher, yellow, olive and
green works acquire expressiveness and emotionally manipulate the creative
imagination of the viewer. This technique is enhanced by a peculiar graphic manner of
imposing paints on a flat surface. Using live dynamic dynamic strokes, the artist creates
an image of the world in which a person is in precisely in the situations and
psychological moments that are most appropriate for this purpose.
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