This original artwork “Time” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Semakova Larisa  and is available for sale online.

Larisa Semakova’s painting “Time” is a complex and multifaceted still life in which the artist explores the themes of time, life, death, memory, and beauty found in decay. Using a bright yet contrasting color palette and the technique of Realism with elements of Symbolism, she creates an atmosphere of anxiety, reflection, and a certain somber beauty characteristic of the “vanitas” genre (vanity of vanities). It’s not just an image of a skull and flowers, but a visual embodiment of the idea of the transience of time, the inevitability of death, and the need to appreciate every moment of life, remembering its fragility and finitude.

At the center of the painting is a human skeleton surrounded by bright flowers. The skull, as a symbol of death and decay, draws the eye and evokes a feeling of anxiety and inevitability. The artist carefully renders the details of the skeleton, conveying the texture of the bones, their porosity, and fragility, creating a sense of realism and presence.

A special feature of the painting is the contrast between the skeleton and the flowers. The flowers, painted in various shades of red, yellow, blue, and white, seem to symbolize life, beauty, and joy. Their bright petals and vivid colors create a feeling of warmth and energy, contrasting with the coldness and lifelessness of the skeleton. The artist depicts lush flowering, as if reminding us that life continues despite the presence of death.

The flowers appear to be part of the skeleton, sprouting through its bones and filling the voids. This unusual technique symbolizes the connection between life and death, their continuous cycle, and mutual influence. The flowers growing through the bones seem to symbolize hope, rebirth, and faith that after death there is always new life.

The background of the painting is a dark, somber space, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The background seems to reflect the afterlife where silence and eternal peace prevail.

The artist employs the technique of Realism with elements of Symbolism, focusing on detailed rendering of each object and creating an overall impression of anxiety, reflection, and somber beauty. Saturated colors, clear lines, and smooth transitions create a feeling of an artificial world where death coexists with life, and destruction with creation.

Overall, the painting’s theme conveys the fragility of life, the inevitability of death, and the need to cherish every moment. The painting seems to invite the viewer to pause and reflect on the meaning of life.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Time” measuring 110 x 70 cm with secure shipping to your location.

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