(Article: VA-2025100-205)
This original work, «The Switchman 2», was created by contemporary Russian artist Vladimir Abaimov and is available for purchase online.
Vladimir Abaimov's painting «Стрелочник 2» is a powerful, expressive piece that moves away from realism towards deep abstraction and emotional expression. While the title refers to a railway theme, the image conveys more of an existential state than a specific scene.
The central part of the canvas is occupied by a large, almost monumental dark figure. It is painted very thickly, with dense paint where dark blue and black tones blend with streaks of emerald green. The figure appears bent, tense, possibly leaning or struggling against an invisible force. Energetic swirling brushstrokes give it a sense of inner struggle or movement.
The figure contrasts with the background, which is divided into two zones. The upper part is rendered in a bright, almost toxic lemon yellow, symbolizing light, tension, or even anxiety. The lower part of the background is painted in more muted green tones, possibly representing earth or water.
«Стрелочник 2» is an exploration of the themes of labor, responsibility, and solitude in a monumental manner. Abaimov uses dramatic color contrast and aggressive texture to create an image full of tension and drama, where the human figure is engulfed by the forces of color and form.
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 «The Switchman 2» online, sized 17 x 12 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2003
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Expressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Cardboard
Topic:
Abstract
Size:
Small
Width:
12 cm
Height:
17 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
Member of the Professional Union of Artists of Russia, rating 4B – an established professional artist, in demand in the art market.It is pointless to ...
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