(Article: MV-202516-137)
This original work «Playing with shadows» was created by contemporary Russian artist Mikhail Viktorov and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Mikhail Viktorov «Playing with shadows» is a complex, multilayered abstract piece that explores the interaction of color, texture, and form, evoking associations with geological layers, old maps, or archaeological excavations.
The composition of the canvas is built around a large dominant arch-shaped form rendered in rich terracotta and rust-brown tones, which seems to embrace the central space. This arch divides the square canvas into sections, giving it dynamism and depth.
Viktorov actively uses collage or layering techniques, which give the surface a rich, incised texture. The color palette is warm but complex: earthy tones (ochre, brown, reddish) predominate, interspersed with unexpected bursts of cool colors such as deep violet, blue-green (closer to the center), and muted pinkish-lilac (in the upper left corner).
Inside the central arch are smaller horizontal stripes that resemble an abstract landscape. They contain hints of hidden textures or fragments of text, enhancing the sense of exploration and mystery. The only clearly distinct element is a small bright green circle located near the lower part of the central area. It serves as a focal point and contrasts with the overall earthy palette.
«Playing with shadows» is a title that perfectly matches the work’s aesthetic. Subtle transitions between colors, the layering of translucent layers, and the use of dark, saturated shades create an optical illusion of depth, where some forms advance forward while others recede into shadow.
Mikhail Viktorov’s work is an example of mature textural abstraction that invites the viewer to personal reflection, stimulating imagination and associative thinking through masterful control of the medium.
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 «Playing with shadows» painting online, sized 80 x 80 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Abstract
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Abstract
Size:
Medium
Width:
80 cm
Height:
80 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
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
Mikhail Dmitrievich Viktorov (born 1959) graduated from the Voronezh Art School, Voronezh Art College, and the Faculty of Architecture at the Voronezh ...
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