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Title: Independence - oil painting

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Artist: Valeriy Kot
Date/Period: 1992
Materials: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm (39' x 39')

Wooden frame. Style: surrealism, symbolism, modernism, postmodernism. Provenance: in July-August 2025, the presented painting was exhibited at the Portal 11 gallery (Kyiv, Ukraine) at the exhibition "Another Viewpoint. Late 1980s - Early 1990s". Certificate of authenticity (COA) from the art gallery. This commanding canvas by Valeriy Kot is a profound symbolic work executed in the artist's distinct style of Surrealism and Esoteric Abstraction. Painted in 1992, shortly after Ukraine gained sovereignty, it transcends political commentary, offering a mystical vision of national self-determination.The scene depicts a sacred, philosophical gathering dominated by a bold palette of luminous golden-yellow and deep blue-colours that metaphysically embody Ukrainian identity. The central composition features two female archetypes:The Golden Figure embodies Statehood, Future, and Freedom.The Blue Figure, shrouded in shadow, represents the Past, Spiritual Knowledge, and legacy transfer.Their interaction over the table, featuring two delicate glasses, symbolizes a shared covenant and a profound act of unity. The composition's focal point is the Sphere marked with the number 7, a powerful esoteric symbol of perfection, spiritual completion, and wisdom. This suggests that Independence is viewed by Kot not just as a political event, but as the culmination of a long cycle and the beginning of a higher spiritual path.Framed by an arch that opens to a bright blue future, the work is a visually dynamic and intellectually engaging masterpiece on national destiny and eternal values.-Valeriy Kot - a talented Ukrainian Surrealist artist whose work unites architectural precision with boundless imagination. His paintings are permeated by the philosophical concept of Time and the idealization of the World.Valerii Kot began working in the Surrealism genre in 1977, having been fascinated by its ideas since his student years. In 1981, he graduated from the Kyiv University of Construction and Architecture, receiving a higher architectural education.International exhibition activity began in 1991 with participation in an exhibition at the Eurocenter, Berlin. In 1994, he participated in the "Masters of Surrealism" exhibition at the Kyiv galleries "At Spaskaya street" and "Homeland." In subsequent years, 1995 and 1997, his works were exhibited abroad, particularly at the "Azur" gallery in the city of Spa (Belgium). Currently, Valeriy Kot actively paints and regularly participates in various exhibitions. His paintings are represented in many private collections in Ukraine, European countries, and the USA.-Original art, fine art, collectible paintings, rarity, mysticism, symbolism, surrealism

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