Title: Oil painting Family housewarming Igor Konovalov Description: No.Kon 128The oil painting on canvas titled "Family Housewarming" presents a captivating fusion of realism and surrealism, blending elements of domestic comfort with an underlying sense of the extraordinary. At the center of the composition, two chimpanzees embrace in a tender yet intense moment of connection. One chimp holds the other protectively, its expression calm and resolute, while the other appears to be mid-scream or cry, its mouth open in raw emotion. This intimate pose conveys a complex dynamic of support, vulnerability, and the deep bonds of family, making the viewer question the emotions behind this embrace—fear, reassurance, or something in between. The setting is a tastefully decorated interior, painted in a muted green palette that exudes warmth and sophistication. A wooden console table against the wall holds a dark vase with branches reaching outward, casting delicate shadows on the wall. A round mirror above the table reflects a distorted glimpse of the room, subtly altering the viewer’s perspective and adding an element of mystery. The light fixture beside the mirror, with its sleek, modern design, suggests a carefully curated space, contrasting with the raw, organic presence of the chimpanzees in the room. Adding to the surreal nature of the painting, balloon-like creatures float through the air, resembling glossy, inflated animals suspended in motion. These whimsical, artificial forms disrupt the otherwise serious and grounded atmosphere, creating an interplay between playfulness and solemnity. They may symbolize fleeting joy, distractions, or even deeper societal or existential themes—perhaps a nod to the absurdity of modern life or the contrast between nature and constructed environments. The brushwork is meticulously detailed, especially in the rendering of the chimpanzees’ fur, hands, and expressive faces. The texture of the wooden floor, the sheen of the vase, and the soft reflection in the mirror all contribute to the painting’s hyperrealistic qualities. Meanwhile, the composition’s lighting, with soft shadows and a warm glow, enhances the depth and dimensionality of the scene, drawing the viewer further into the intimate moment shared by the figures.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Family housewarming"* ARTISTS: Igor Konovalov* SIZE: 135x110 cm/'53.14x43.30 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, canvas* 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: He was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.1983—1987 — Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.1987—1993 — Kyiv State Art Institute.Since 1993, co-founder of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska Street", the activity of which has two periods:1993—1996 — "classic squat" (occupation of premises for workshops and housing, exhibition activity, as a practice of introduction into society).1996-2006 — "fictitious squat" (author of the project — Fiction Gallery Expedition. — going beyond workshops and galleries (institutions) into open urban space.The founder of the Hill-art direction (art on the hills), within the framework of which actions were held and facilities were created on the hills of Kyiv.2010-2020 - develops the author's mythology, which he called "Infodelica".The creator of paintings, promotions, objects and video art.Lives and works in Kyiv.EXHIBITIONSPersonal exhibitions:2020 - Recreation room, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv2019 - "Voices", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2018 - "Two Pages", Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv2017 - "Point of support", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2016 – "Presidency", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2016 - "Relax", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv2015 – "Wi-Fi", DTEK Academy, business center "Eurasia", Kyiv2013 - "Infa&infadelika", 8-bit Gallery, Kyiv2012 - "Infa", Gallery "Forest", Moscow, Russia2011 - "Infa", RA Gallery, Kyiv2010 – I. Konovalov, Museum of Sovr. image of Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), Kyiv2009 – "Golden Mountains", RA Gallery, Kyiv2008 - Ctrl-Z, RA Gallery, KyivGroup exhibitions:2020 – ART CAPITAL, Grand Palais, Paris. Salon Comparaisons, groupe Alain Campello2017 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", Sumy Municipal Gallery, Sumy2015 – Museum collections, Ukrainian modern art. (1985-2015)2015 – "Coefficient of independence" (America House), Kyiv2015 - "Art for the sake of life" - charity project, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv2014 - The 21st figure art exhibition "MAN & WOMAN", At the Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia2012 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", M17 Center of Contemporary Art, Kyiv2012 - Art-Moscow, 16th International Art Fair, Moscow, Russia2011 - "Independents", New art of the new country 1991-2011, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv2011 – "Space Odyssey-2011", "Art Arsenal", Kyiv2010 - Art project "AUT" - international art project, Chocolate House, KyivPress:• Catalog for a personal exhibition: I. Konovalov, Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), "Infa", "Forest" Gallery• The book "Squat on Olehivska Street" (1993 - 2015), Kyiv• Collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art 1985–2015 from private collections25 years of presence. Modern Ukrainian artists. 1991-2016, Kyiv• Collection of catalogs of participation in numerous exhibitions and auctionsWorks are located:• Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum• Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU)• Kyiv History Museum• In private meetings: Boris and Tetyana Hrynievych, Igor Voronov, Igor Abramovich, Oleg Krasnosilskyi, Volodymyr Kashirskyi, and others.
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