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This original artwork “Tradition” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Nadya Prades and is available for sale online.
Nadya Prades’ painting “Tradition” is a vivid and bold image capturing a moment of ritual, likely related to hardening or folk rites. The artist uses an expressive style of painting and a contrasting color scheme to convey the suddenness of the action, the physical sensation of cold, and the strength of the human spirit.
The composition is extremely laconic, which focuses all attention on the central figure. The figure of a man, executed in тревожно-orange and reddish tones, sharply contrasts with the background. He is depicted in swimming trunks, standing in the snow.
The central action is the moment of pouring water from a bucket over one’s head. The water, depicted by quick, white and blue splashes, pours onto the figure, emphasizing the sharp contrast in temperatures and the physical испытание to which the person subjects himself.
A special feature of the work is the stylization of the human figure. It is elongated, somewhat angular, and expressive, which gives it an almost monumental, but at the same time vulnerable appearance. The orange color of the skin may symbolize the heat emanating from the body or may simply be an artistic device to highlight the figure against a cold background.
The background of the painting is executed in dominating cold shades of blue and light gray, which creates a feeling of frosty air, open space, or simply a cold, detached element. The absence of specific details of the landscape or interior makes this ritual universal and timeless.
The artistic style balances between realism (in the transmission of action and form) and expressionism (in emotional coloring and color decision). Energetic, “torn” strokes, especially in the image of water, convey the dynamics of the moment.
“Tradition” is a powerful statement about willpower, about following rituals that may carry a deep cultural or personal meaning. This is a painting about overcoming - overcoming cold, overcoming doubts, about how physical испытание can lead to spiritual cleansing or renewal. It makes us think about what a real “tradition” is and what its price is.
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 “Tradition” measuring 39 x 32 cm with secure shipping to your location.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2024
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Fauvism
Technic:
Mixed (acrylic+oil)
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Humor
Size:
Medium
Width:
32 cm
Height:
39 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
Nadya Prades is a Moscow-based artist who works with painting. Received higher education in advertising and worked in marketing and advertising for 10 ...
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