This original artwork "Ice and Fire. Girl with a Black Horse." was created by the contemporary Russian artist Elena Reutova and is available for sale online.

The painting "Ice and Fire. Girl with a Black Horse" is a vivid artistic expression of opposites, cultural mythology and human emotions. The artist masterfully conveyed the clash and interweaving of the elements through the dynamic image of a girl with red, fiery yellow hair and the powerful figure of a black horse, standing almost inseparably from each other.
In the center of the composition is a large, almost epic image of a black horse, its mane and silhouette itself are painted in deep blue, indigo and purple tones. These "cold" shades symbolize darkness, power, depth and some hidden fear. The horse seems to be the embodiment of strength, mystery, subconscious desires, primordial energy and independence can be read in it. Her eyes reflect both natural melancholy and thirst for movement.
Nearby is a girl with bright hair, like a ray of flame against the background of the night. Her face is seen from the side, in semi-profile, as if she is deep in thought or emotional ecstasy. Bright orange and gold curls represent the fiery element: passion, freedom, transformation. She almost merges with the horse, their hair is like tongues of flame, intertwining into one harmonious energy.
The background is dynamic, saturated with powerful brushstrokes: gusts of blue and indigo meet with flame, forming a whirlwind of feelings. This play of light and shadow creates a feeling of catharsis, eternal confrontation and reconciliation at the same time. The lines of movement highlight the power of the moment, and the technique of execution accentuates the internal tension and energy of the canvas.
The plot personifies the struggle of opposing principles in a person - reason and feelings, fear and love, cold and heat, where each element finds harmony only in union with the other. The image of a horse is one of the archetypes in culture, here - a companion, a friend and a mirror of the girl's inner world. The author touches upon the theme of freedom, overcoming fears and finding balance, showing that strength is born precisely on the edge of the elements. The picture inspires one to think about one's own passions, the path to self-acceptance and great harmony, which is possible only in the separation and meeting of different principles. "Ice and Fire" is an equal hymn to beauty, passion, inner strength and the mysticism of the human soul.
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 "Ice and Fire. Girl with a Black Horse." measuring 30 x 25 cm with secure shipping to your location!

The work is made on art cardboard, not framed, covered with art varnish.

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