№Lih 6

The oil painting "Children and Impoverished India" is a poignant representation of youth in a setting marked by scarcity and hardship. It portrays two children in an environment that suggests the challenging conditions of life in some areas of India. The composition is dominated by the two figures seated opposite each other, their postures and expressions conveying a narrative of resilience amidst adversity. The boy on the left is captured in a moment of contemplative repose, his gaze directed away from the viewer, as if lost in thought or perhaps looking towards an uncertain future. The girl on the right faces him, her eyes locked on his, creating an axis of silent communication between them. Their interaction is a testament to the shared experiences of children growing up in tough circumstances. Behind them, the window serves as both a source of light and a symbolic barrier, casting a grid of shadows that subtly alludes to the constraints of their environment. The interior is sparse, further emphasizing the theme of poverty. A few scattered bottles in the foreground might suggest a search for utility in objects that are otherwise considered disposable. The artist's personal reflections on Indian cinema, particularly the transition from melodramas of their childhood to more realistic portrayals like "Slumdog Millionaire," provide a backdrop to the painting. Their initial skepticism about the evolution of Indian films to match Hollywood's gloss gives way to an acknowledgment of the medium's power to capture and reflect complex realities. Watching "Slumdog Millionaire," despite initial reluctance, seems to have left an impression on the artist, perhaps influencing their decision to engage with subjects like the ones in this painting. This artwork stands as a bridge between the artist's personal journey with Indian cinema and the broader narrative of struggle and endurance depicted in contemporary films.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Children and impoverished India" - Scene from the film: Slumdog Millionaire
* ARTISTS: Yulia Lihina
* SIZE: 64x45 cm/'25.19x17.71 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Yulia Lihina, born on November 10, 1984 in Kharkov, Ukraine, was a very restless and stubborn child. At three years old, her mother showed her how to draw to calm her down. Julia attended art studio and art school from 1989 to 2002. This experience helped her understand how to live further, since she could not imagine her life without colors and art.

She graduated with honors from the Kharkov Art School (2002-2007), painting department, becoming an artist and teacher. During her studies, Julia painted many paintings to order, including stills from films, which was an interesting experience for her.

After graduating from school, she got married and soon became the mother of two children. After the divorce, she tried to return to painting, but her children did not allow her to do so. While working for a network company while on maternity leave, she saw how artists painted and sold their paintings, which inspired her to take up painting again. She quit her online business and started over with support from family and friends.

In 2019, Yulia began studying how artists work on the Internet. In 2020, she took a course on blogging and selling paintings abroad, starting to paint during the quarantine period. She considers the Internet the best direction for developing and promoting her creativity around the world.

On February 24, 2022, war began in her country. Initially, Yulia thought that everything would end quickly, but then she had to leave home, experiencing pain and depression. She quickly coped with it, started volunteering and received a grant to purchase art materials. This gave her the motivation to move forward and do something she had wanted to do since she was three years old.

Julia draws inspiration from films, loving the genres of biography, thriller, crime, detective, comedy, history, sports, drama and romance. She loves to convey the complex emotional states of actors on camera and finds cinema a special source of inspiration.

Her favorite artists are Levitan, Polenov, Serov, Repin and many others in this style. She specializes in drawing, painting and landscapes, working primarily in oil, charcoal and pastel. Julia primes the canvases herself, using the techniques of the old masters and imprimatura.

Framing option availabe at extra cost. Feel free to inquire.

Reserve: $1,000.00

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