Title: Abstract oil painting Portrait of a girl (based on paintings by Kazimir Malevich) Victor Konotopsky Description: No.1704"Portrait of a Girl" by the renowned Ukrainian artist Viktor Konotopsky, created in homage to Kazimir Malevich, is a bold reinterpretation of the Suprematist legacy, where form, color, and emotion replace facial features and individual identity. At the center stands a faceless female figure, rendered in geometric simplicity, her body built from basic shapes and pure color planes. The red gloves and boots, black apron, and white blouse allude to traditional folk clothing—yet the anonymity and flattened composition echo Malevich’s philosophical pursuit: the reduction of the human form to symbols of universal experience. Behind her, other simplified figures work the land, connecting the viewer to the peasant themes that Malevich often depicted. Konotopsky retains that rural narrative but reimagines it with vibrant hues and abstract rhythms, using pinks, reds, blues, and browns to create emotional tension and depth. Through this work, the artist reflects on identity, collectivity, and the timeless spirit of rural women—both as individuals and archetypes. The faceless girl becomes everyone and no one: a symbol of silent resilience, memory, and cultural continuity in the Ukrainian context.
*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Portrait of a girl" - (based on paintings by Kazimir Malevich)
* ARTISTS: Victor Konotopsky
* SIZE: 71x50 cm/'27.95x19.68 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 product
Reserve: $633.00
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