Title: Acrylic painting Water element Mykhailo Patskan Description: №AAA4914 The acrylic painting on hardboard titled "Water Element" captures the raw, untamed energy of a force of nature in motion. This expressive and abstract work centers around the dynamic interplay of water and movement, bringing forth the spirit of a powerful aquatic surge. Swirling brushstrokes, bold contrasts, and vibrant hues combine to evoke a visceral sensation of power, rhythm, and transformation, suggesting that water is not merely a substance but a living, breathing element filled with emotion and might. Dominating the composition is a striking arc of fiery orange and rich chestnut brown—an elemental form, perhaps a wave, or a creature forged from water itself, twisting upward from a stormy sea. The fluidity of its shape implies both grace and power, as if it has been momentarily captured mid-movement. The form is ambiguous yet evocative; viewers might see the silhouette of a leaping fish, the coiled torso of a sea serpent, or even the embodiment of water in a mythological figure—each interpretation adding to The painting’s mystery and depth. The background is a blend of cool teals, sea greens, and deep aqua, setting a marine atmosphere. It evokes the depths of an ocean or the swirling vortex of a whirlpool. These colors contrast strikingly with the bright, fiery tones of the central form, emphasizing its presence and elevating the sense of energy bursting forth from the canvas. Thick, impasto strokes add a tactile quality to The painting, giving it both dimension and movement. The textures mimic the turbulent surface of water, splashing and foaming at the base, where waves crash with frothy whites and creamy turquoise. There is a visual tension between the calm and chaos in The painting. The upper sections, dominated by cooler, more muted tones, suggest a vast and deep environment, while the center and lower areas explode with kinetic action. The thick white highlights mimic the foam of waves, while curved strokes and diagonal slashes imply currents, tides, or even the powerful gesture of a creature breaking through the surface. It feels alive—part ocean, part spirit.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** TITLE: "Water element" - Triptych - Right part* ARTIST: Mykhailo Patskan* SIZE: 30x20 cm/'11.81x7.87 inches' * MEDIUM: acrylic, hardboard* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.About the artists: Mykhailo Stepanovych Patskan Born on January 18, 1961 in the city of Khust. Graduated from the M. B. Grekov State Art College in 1983. Worked in an art factory, participated in plein airs both in Ukraine and abroad, also had personal exhibitions in the city of Khust, Member of the People's Creative Association "Artist of Verkhovyna". Regular participant in general exhibitions. I like to reproduce Transcarpathian nature in landscapes, I like still lifes and portraits, I make copies of realistic paintings.
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