(Article: ZK-202512-398)
This original work, «Cross of Destiny», was created by contemporary Russian artist Ksenia Zavarzova and is available for purchase online.
The painting «Cross of Destiny» by Ksenia Zavarzova is a dramatic and symbolically rich piece, where the classical depiction of nude bodies embracing clashes with a sharp, aggressive graphic element, prompting the viewer to reflect on inevitability, fate, and the power of a bond that can be both a blessing and a burden.
The composition focuses on two intertwined figures, reminiscent of the pose from the work «Love», but here contrast and tension are pushed to the limit. The bodies, rendered in soft, flesh tones, form a tight, almost closed knot. However, this intimacy is dramatically interrupted by a broad, roughly applied horizontal and vertical bright red line that crosses the figures, forming a cross.
The red cross, seemingly created with thick, expressive strokes, does not merely pass over the figures—it pierces and unites them. This symbol instantly evokes the Christian cross, associated with sacrifice and suffering, but in the context of relationships, it signifies the inevitability of fate that binds two people regardless of their wishes.
The figures are posed in a way that is both close and somewhat tense: the female figure appears pressed or completely absorbed by this bond. The red color, symbolizing passion, blood, and danger, dominates the natural tones of the bodies, emphasizing that the fateful connection is the strongest and perhaps the most painful element in their existence.
«Cross of Destiny» is a powerful statement about fate and the inseparability of human ties. Zavarzova’s work explores the boundary between voluntary intimacy and predetermined destiny, suggesting that true fate often lies at the intersection of our desires and external, irresistible forces.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Cross of Destiny» painting online, sized 130 x 130 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:
Nude nude nature
Size:
Oversized
Width:
130 cm
Height:
130 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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