(Article: ZKY-20259-398)
This original work, «Dont look», was created by contemporary Russian artist Ksenia Zavarzova and is available for purchase online.
The painting «Не смотри» by Ksenia Zavarzova is a tense, psychologically charged piece rendered in a monochromatic, warm palette, exploring themes of control, trust, self-protection, and the prohibition of seeing.
The composition focuses on a close-up of the upper body of a woman depicted in muted, earthy beige and ochre tones. The background and the figure merge into one, emphasizing intimacy and focus on the central action.
The central and most dramatic element is two male hands authoritatively covering the woman’s eyes. The hands are depicted with the same anatomical precision found in Zavarzova’s other works, but here their gesture takes on a dual meaning. On one hand, it can be a gesture of tenderness, play, or protection from blinding light. On the other hand, their firm, almost forceful placement on the face clearly indicates an attempt to control perception, forbidding the woman from seeing something important or unwanted.
Meanwhile, the woman’s own hands are crossed over her chest, embracing herself. This gesture, contradicting the relaxed embrace from behind, expresses self-protection, withdrawal, or acceptance of the role of an observer forbidden to see. She does not resist the hands but establishes her own boundary.
«Не смотри» is a profound reflection on boundaries in relationships. The painting raises questions about what we choose to ignore, what we are commanded to overlook, and how we protect ourselves from information overload or painful truths. It is an exploration of power, trust, and how a sense of security can be bought at the cost of relinquishing one’s own vision and independent judgment.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, home, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Dont look» painting online, sized 145 x 95 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2023
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Symbolism
Technic:
Mixed (acrylic+oil)
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Female Nudes
Size:
Oversized
Width:
95 cm
Height:
145 cm
Thickness:
4 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
Born in the city of Leningrad. In 1997, she entered the Krasnoyarsk Art College named after V.I. Surikov. In 2002, she enrolled in the St. Petersburg ...
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