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This original artwork «COLLECTION. A TIME TO GATHER» was created by contemporary Russian artist Oleg Mayorov and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Oleg Mayorov «Collection. A Time to Gather» is an amazingly detailed and meditative piece that transforms simple natural objects into subjects of close attention and aesthetic pleasure. Likely created with colored pencils or pastels, it showcases the artist’s skill in conveying textures and fine details.
At the center of the composition is a group of five snail shells, carefully arranged on a dark, textured surface. Each shell is rendered with astonishing precision: the tiniest spirals, growth lines, and natural imperfections of their surfaces are visible. The color palette of the shells is diverse — ranging from warm ochres and browns to delicate, almost pearlescent greens and lilacs, adding painterly quality and individuality to each object. It is clear that these shells were not only “collected” by the artist but were once homes to their inhabitants.
The background of the painting resembles a rough wood or bark surface with a pronounced vertical texture. Long, parallel strokes in shades of dark brown, black, and ochre create a sense of depth and volume. Light falls across the surface, highlighting details and casting soft shadows from the shells, emphasizing their shape and distinctness.
The title «Collection. A Time to Gather» refers to Ecclesiastes, to the idea of the cyclical nature of life and a time for everything. Here, it may serve as a metaphor for gathering experience, memories, or simply the act of observing and preserving beauty.
«Collection. A Time to Gather» by Mayorov is not just a depiction of shells but a profound reflection on the value of small forms in nature, on the beauty hidden in everyday things, and on the significance of the moment. The painting invites the viewer to slow down, examine the details, and see depth in simplicity.
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 «COLLECTION. A TIME TO GATHER» sized 24 x 24 cm online with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2004
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Symbolism
Technic:
Pencil
Support or surface:
Paper
Topic:
Still life
Size:
Small
Width:
24 cm
Height:
24 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
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