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This original work, «Multicolor Empire», was created by the contemporary Austrian artist Walerij Baranow.
The painting «Multicolor Empire» by Walerij Baranow is more than just an image. It is a profound artistic reinterpretation of a national symbol — the Chinese flag, executed in a unique authorial technique. Walerij Baranow’s work transforms familiar images, inviting the viewer to see history, culture, and the present in a new light. The artist uses wood, plaster, and gold leaf to create a textured surface reminiscent of a mosaic.
At first glance, we see a familiar symbol: a red background, a large golden star, and four smaller stars. However, upon closer inspection, the entire surface of the flag is divided into many small multicolored squares, creating the effect of a mosaic or stained glass. This technique gives the image incredible depth and texture. The traditional red color, symbolizing revolution and the people, shimmers here with all shades: from dark burgundy to fiery scarlet, harmonizing with the warm gold of the stars.
But the true transformation happens on the right half of the flag. Instead of a uniform red field, there is a riot of colors. Squares of various shades — blue, green, yellow, orange, purple — create a whirlwind that seems alive and pulsating. This multicolored pattern can be interpreted as a reflection of the multifaceted nature of modern Chinese culture, its rapid development, the blending of traditions and innovations, globalization, and the simultaneous preservation of identity.
The golden stars, the central element of the Chinese flag, gain special expressiveness in Walerij Baranow’s painting. They stand out against the shimmering squares, reminding us of the unity and strength underlying national identity. The stars here are beacons, illuminating the path through the colorful diversity.
«Multicolor Empire» is not just a stylization but a deep exploration of symbolism. Walerij Baranow does not destroy the recognizability of the flag; on the contrary, he enriches it, imbuing each color and shape with new meaning. The painting prompts reflection on how national symbols transform in the modern world, how they reflect the dynamics of societal and cultural development. It is an invitation to dialogue, where every viewer can find their own meaning in this bright, multifaceted «Empire of Colors».
This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Multicolor Empire» painting online, sized 90 x 100 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery
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:
Large
Width:
100 cm
Height:
90 cm
Framing:
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
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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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