AAA5010The oil painting on cardboard titled On the wings of hope captures an emotional and symbolic scene rendered in expressive, textured brushwork and a hauntingly atmospheric palette. At the center of the composition stands a kneeling figure, reaching skyward with arms outstretched. The abstract form is elongated and painted in earthy hues of green, ochre, and muted white, its body seemingly merging with the surrounding space. The figure's gesture is one of offering, yearning, or release, and within its grasp or hovering just above it is a bird with wings fully extended. The bird, formed with light, rapid strokes, symbolizes freedom, transformation, and an aspiration that transcends the immediate reality. Behind and slightly above this kneeling figure stands another, taller formsolemn and still. This figure, though less dynamically posed, holds a commanding presence. Its gaze, implied rather than detailed, seems to rest upon the bird, the kneeling figure, or perhaps something distant beyond the frame. The juxtaposition of these two forms creates a powerful contrast: one in motion, full of longing and surrender; the other firm, silent, and rooted, perhaps representing the grounded reality against which hope pushes. The bird in flight is not just a birdit is an embodiment of dreams, resilience, and the fragile yet indomitable force of human aspiration. The act of release suggests trust and vulnerability, the willingness to let go and believe in the unseen. The artist has chosen a background that is predominantly a deep, mysterious teal, fading into darker tones at the edges. This oceanic atmosphere serves to heighten the sense of isolation and introspection, while also suggesting depthboth physical and emotional. Subtle variations in the application of paint give the sense of motion and turbulence, like wind or invisible energy surrounding the figures. Light emerges from within the composition rather than from an external source, illuminating the forms in a way that feels almost spiritual.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: On the wings of hope* ARTISTS: Vadim Aksenov* SIZE: 37x25 cm/'14.56x9.84 inches' * MEDIUM: oil, cardboard* 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: 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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