(Article: BS-202513-454)
This original work, «Green smoker of other people's cigarettes», was created by contemporary Russian artist Grisha Danunaher and is available for purchase online.
The painting immediately draws attention with its rich palette and expressive simplicity. A distinctive feature of Grisha Danunaher's style is the bold use of bright, often contrasting colors, creating an effect of decorativeness and even some grotesqueness. The color scheme here is quite unusual: the dominant green color of the monkey's fur, the bright yellow background, pink and blue palms – all of this creates an almost psychedelic atmosphere that nevertheless remains playful and inviting.
The painting technique is impasto, with noticeable, thick brushstrokes that give the canvas surface texture and dynamism. This enhances the feeling of "primitiveness" and immediacy characteristic of naive art. The absence of fine details and simplified forms also emphasize this aesthetic.
At the center of the composition is a monkey rendered in an expressive, almost caricatured manner. Its eyes are wide open, the gaze direct and somewhat puzzled, giving it human traits and even a certain melancholy. The cigarette in the monkey's mouth, as indicated in the title, is "someone else's," which can add layers of interpretation – from harmless mischief to deeper reflections on imitation, borrowing others' habits, or even social issues. The "green" color of the monkey may be purely an artistic choice or an allusion to something natural, but here, in an urban environment, it is "spoiled" by human attributes.
The background with palms painted in unusual blue and pink tones creates an atmosphere of exoticism and at the same time unreality. This is typical of positive surrealism, where familiar objects are depicted in unexpected contexts and colors, evoking mild bewilderment and a smile.
"Green smoker of other people's cigarettes" can be perceived as a commentary on the absurdity of the modern world, where animals symbolizing nature and instincts adopt human habits, even harmful ones, and find themselves in unnatural conditions. The artist's ironic, "idiotic" approach allows him to address serious matters with a touch of humor and without excessive moralizing. The painting does not so much criticize as invite the viewer to reflect on the paradoxes of existence, while remaining light and accessible.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy the «Green smoker of other people's cigarettes» painting online, sized 50 x 40 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2021
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Naive Art
Technic:
Acrylic
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Interior painting
Size:
Medium
Width:
40 cm
Height:
50 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
Grisha Danunaher – a representative of contemporary naive art and positive surrealism. The artist's style was shaped by his unusual experience. Until ...
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