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This original work, «God isn’t a communist», was created by the contemporary Austrian artist Walerij Baranow.
Walerij Baranow’s work «God isn’t a communist» is a witty and profound conceptual statement built on the contrast between two powerful cultural-historical codes. The artist uses the language of symbols to reveal the conflict between spiritual idealism and earthly, ideologized matter.
The composition is divided into two planes. On a red background is a sculptural image of a golden apple with leaves — a symbol of the biblical fall, temptation, and divine origin. The opposite side features a gray, cold background with the image of a sickle and hammer — a recognizable attribute of Soviet ideology. This contrast between the «golden» natural symbol and the «iron» symbol of the political regime emphasizes the fundamental incompatibility of faith and dogmatism.
Walerij Baranow masterfully uses bas-relief, giving the apple realism that makes it «alive» against the flat, cold symbol of power. The work prompts reflection on the collapse of utopian ideologies in the face of eternal truths. It is a subtle intellectual manifesto about the freedom of the spirit, which cannot be subordinated to any state system. The painting leaves space for contemplation, where truth always remains beyond political manifestos.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «God isn’t a communist» online, sized 70 x 50 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Plaster, oil / wood
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2026
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Art object
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Wood
Topic:
Symbol
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
70 cm
Framing:
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
The artist Walerij Baranow is a figure with a rich biography, which has had a strong influence on his work and is reflected in his canvases. He was bo ...
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