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This original work, «The agony of creativity», was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena Berezina and is available for purchase online.
Elena Berezina's painting «The agony of creativity» is a powerful allegorical canvas depicting the inner struggle associated with the creative process. The work is executed in an expressive style using contrasting images that emphasize the drama of the moment.
At the center of the composition is a young man frozen in a tense pose, with arms and legs widely spread, as if trying to maintain balance or, conversely, to embrace something immense. He is dressed in simple, unassuming clothing, his face tense and focused. He embodies the creator himself, in a state of utmost tension.
Above him, like a projection of his inner world or untamable energy, looms a giant enraged tiger. The tiger is rendered with incredible detail and aggression: its mouth is open in a roar, fangs bared, and its gaze full of wild power. This figure of the tiger, enclosed within the outline of a man in a dark blue jacket, symbolizes the untamed, animalistic nature of art that demands expression. Two huge hands emerging from behind the tiger/man figure frame the creator, simultaneously restraining or pushing him forward.
The background of the painting is neutral, done in ochre and beige tones, allowing full focus on the dramatic duel at the center.
Berezina's painting brilliantly illustrates the artist's inner conflict: the struggle between the need to control one’s inspiration (external form and manner) and the wild, untamed force of creativity (the tiger) necessary to create genuine art. It captures the moment of extreme tension preceding either a brilliant breakthrough or complete exhaustion.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration of your interior.
You can buy the painting «The agony of creativity» online, sized 90 x 90 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Symbolism
Technic:
Mixed (acrylic+oil)
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Fantasy
Size:
Large
Width:
90 cm
Height:
90 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
Yelena Anatolyevna Berezina graduated from the Kharkov Art and Industrial Institute. Member of the Union of Artists of Russia, the UNESCO AIAP Interna ...
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