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Artwork details
- Medium : Oil on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 55.1x47.2in
About this artwork
"Orphean Dream" delves deep into the harmonious paradox of beauty and destruction. Drawing inspiration from the tale of Orpheus, the revered musician of Greek mythology, the artwork weaves a narrative of delicate equilibrium. The central figure rests in peaceful slumber, surrounded by fractured marble, emblematic of life's trials and tribulations. These broken remnants are softened by nature's embrace, as flowers bloom from the crevices. However,…
lurking in the periphery are the silhouettes of maenads, preparing to unleash their fury, a haunting reminder of the tragic fate that befell Orpheus. The shattered glasses serve as a fragile barrier, attempting to shield the sleeper from the looming threat. This piece poignantly illustrates the transient nature of beauty and peace in the face of impending chaos.
Viktor Arterchuk
Ukraine
Credentials
- Local Artist
Viktor Arterchuk, a Ukrainian oil painter, examines the interplay of the enduring and ephemeral in his robustly textured canvases. Merging realism with surrealism, his works craft narratives through color interplay and layered finesse, integrating the natural and digital in unforeseen juxtapositions. His art evokes a dance of contrasts, resonating with a harmony of ancient souls and modern spirits.