Title: Oil painting Collected thoughts Vadim Aksenov Description: №AAA5006 The oil painting on wood titled "Collected thoughts" offers a deeply intimate and contemplative visual narrative, where emotion and atmosphere are delicately interwoven through the artist’s masterful use of texture, color, and form. Centered on the graceful profile of a young woman, the composition evokes a moment of quiet reflection—one in which the outside world fades, and the inner realm of thought becomes vividly present. This work is not just a portrait but a meditation on solitude, vulnerability, and the quiet power of introspection. The woman is seated with her head slightly bowed, her gaze lowered, and her hands gently resting in her lap or just outside the frame. Her expression, though subtle, carries a depth of emotion—perhaps longing, peace, or melancholy. Her dark brown hair cascades naturally over her shoulder in soft, delicate waves, adding a sense of movement and life to her otherwise still form. A white dress drapes over her figure, its simplicity underscoring the purity and sincerity of the moment. The open back of the dress reveals the gentle curvature of her spine and the soft warmth of her skin, hinting at both strength and fragility. This delicate exposure, painted with rich, warm tones, invites the viewer into the subject’s world without violating her introspective space. What makes this painting especially captivating is its extraordinary background—a swirling, abstract cascade of smoke-like veils in white, gray, gold, and black. This dreamlike aura does not confine itself to a single interpretation. It may represent the subject’s thoughts in motion, memories, or unresolved emotions rising like mist around her. The interplay between the fluid, ethereal backdrop and the solid form of the woman creates a powerful contrast between the visible and the invisible, the tangible body and the intangible mind. The use of gold adds a touch of light and grace, elevating the composition into something that feels sacred or poetic. The color palette is carefully chosen to guide the viewer’s emotion. Cool grays and silvers evoke a calm and slightly somber mood, while the luminous accents of gold introduce a sense of hope or divinity. The flesh tones of the woman’s skin are rendered with incredible sensitivity—subtle pinks, warm ochres, and gentle shadows lend realism without overshadowing the expressive essence of The painting.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING *** TITLE: "Collected thoughts"* ARTIST: Vadim Aksenov* SIZE: 26x37 cm/'10.23x14.56 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, wood* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this productAbout the artist: Aksenov Vadim Yurievich. Born on November 29, 1965 in Lviv. Graduated from Lviv State Institute of Applied and Decorative Arts (1993). Teachers in his specialty - Y. Dvornik, M. Andrushchenko, A. Karpov, Ya. Ulgursky, T. Sadovsky, V. Patyk. Painter. Worked in the field of easel painting. Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine (1997). Worked as an artist at the Lviv Glass Factory (1990-1991). Taught fine arts at Lviv Secondary School (1993). Participated in personal exhibitions (1997). Main works: canvases - "Winter Lviv" (1994), "Spanish Dance" (1995), "Poppies" (1996), "Gypsy Song" (1998), "Bouquet" (1998), "Flamenco", "Song" (1998). The works are kept in the Lviv Palace of Arts, in the Museum of Modern Art in Bilbao (Spain), in the Solomon Guggenheim Museum (New York), in the art gallery at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Paris).
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