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Title: Oil painting Poppies in a Japanese Vase Vadim Aksenov

Description: No. AAA5026

The oil painting on hardboard titled "Poppies in a Japanese Vase" is a vibrant celebration of color, form, and cultural elegance, captured in a single, expressive still life. The composition centers on a lush bouquet of red poppies, which burst forth in brilliant hues against a warm, earthy background. The artist uses the bold, symbolic flower to create a moment of dynamic energy, while the delicately rendered vase grounds the scene with quiet refinement, evoking the aesthetics of Japanese ceramic craftsmanship. The poppies are the focal point of the work, rendered in fiery reds with velvety textures and layered petals that ripple across the surface in dynamic brushstrokes. The artist plays with light and shadow within the blossoms themselves, using touches of white and maroon to bring dimensionality to the floral heads. Each flower appears alive and in motion, their forms slightly tousled as though stirred by a gentle breeze. Some of the poppies appear fully open, revealing their delicate centers, while others are still unfolding, preserving their secrets in closed curves. These expressive blooms are nestled among an explosion of complementary elements — bright yellow blossoms, cool green stems, tiny pale flowers, and deep indigo foliage — creating a wild yet harmonious interplay of color. The leaves and stems of the bouquet are a masterclass in gestural movement. Loose and layered, the brushwork mimics the chaotic, beautiful energy of untamed flora. Greens, teals, and blues interlace with deep purples and light yellows, enhancing the palette with cool and warm contrasts. The greenery spirals and spills out from the central floral mass, suggesting vitality and freedom. Among the greens are small, delicate flowers in white and blush pink, painted with lighter dabs, serving as accents that soften the visual density of the bouquet and give it a rhythmic balance. At the base of this botanical abundance is the Japanese vase, subtly shaped with a soft, organic form and painted in gentle shades of celadon and ivory. The vase is elegant and understated, its simple curves echoing traditional Japanese pottery aesthetics that value natural imperfection and quiet beauty. It reflects a sense of humility in contrast to the vivid liveliness above it. The light catching on the ceramic surface gives it a luminous quality, as though it gently glows from within, anchoring the entire bouquet with serenity.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Poppies in a Japanese Vase"
* ARTISTS: Vadim Aksenov
* SIZE: 25x18 cm/'9.84x7.08 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, Hardboard
* 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: 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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