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Title: Valya, Figure - oil painting

Description:
Artist: Boyko Peter
Date/Period: 2023
Materials: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 150 x 100 cm (approximately 59 x 39.4 inches)

Certificate of authenticity (COA) from the art gallery. An extraordinary and commanding work by the esteemed Ukrainian avant-garde artist Petro Boiko (b. 1954), "Valya, Figure" is a powerful testament to the artist's distinctive vision and mastery of Neo-Expressionism. Measuring an impressive 150 x 100 cm (approximately 59 x 39.4 inches), this large-scale oil on canvas commands attention with its vibrant palette and compelling conceptual narrative. Boiko, a recognized member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine whose works are held in significant public and private collections globally, is renowned for his ability to fuse historical influences (such as Picasso, Dal?, Haring, and Warhol) with a unique, contemporary voice. "Valya, Figure" exemplifies his rich artistic language, presenting a figure rendered in a striking, two-part composition that suggests duality, internal conflict, or perhaps the multifaceted nature of identity.The conceptual depth of the piece is immediately evident. The central female figure, "Valya," is starkly divided, with one side bathed in warm, sun-drenched yellows and oranges, reflecting a vibrant, perhaps earthly realm, while the other is immersed in cool, mysterious reds and purples, hinting at introspection, emotion, or a nocturnal existence. Her piercing green eyes, a hallmark of Boiko's portraits, seem to gaze beyond the viewer, inviting contemplation on the human psyche.Boyko's masterful technique is showcased through his bold application of oil paint, creating rich textures and dynamic interplay of colors. The raw, expressive lines and forms are characteristic of his Neo-Expressionist style, conveying a powerful emotional charge. The whimsical elements in the purple field - floating umbrellas and stylized butterflies/insects - add layers of symbolism, perhaps alluding to dreams, subconscious thoughts, or the fragile beauty of life. The striking contrast between the intense, almost fiery landscape on the left and the ethereal, dotted sky on the right further amplifies the painting's allegorical richness.-Boyko Peter (born in 1954, Priluki, Chernigov region, Ukraine) is an artist and collector, a talented and extraordinary person. His name is included in the book "The Golden Fund of the Nation".He became especially popular after a number of exhibitions and successful sales at Ukrainian and foreign auctions. Thus, in 2014, in the framework of the project "Ukrainian seasons of modern art in Hong Kong", which was held in Hong Kong, the works of leading contemporary Ukrainian artists (among which was Boyko Pyotr) were selected.Works by Boyko Peter are kept in the Museum of Modern Art of Odessa, Odessa Literary Museum, Chernihiv Regional Art Museum named after G. Galagan. G. Galagan, Prilutsk Local History Museum, in private collections in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Germany, Israel, USA.-figurative, female figurative, contemporary art, modern art, neo-expressionism, figurative art, abstract art, colorful art

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