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(Article: MGF-20252-494)
This original artwork “Barcode” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Margarita Fatyanova and is available for sale online.
Margarita Fatyanova’s painting “Barcode” is a witty and provocative work in which the artist addresses topical issues of individuality, uniqueness, and standardization in the modern consumer world. Using a saturated yet muted color palette and the technique of Realism with elements of Surrealism, she creates an atmosphere of irony, absurdity, and some anxiety characteristic of the awareness of losing one’s own identity in the era of mass culture. This canvas is about labels, stereotypes, the value of authenticity, and the importance of remaining yourself despite societal pressure and the dominance of standards.
At the center of the painting’s attention is a zebra, comfortably seated on a luxurious sofa. Its striped coloring, like a barcode, symbolizes standardization and unification, depriving the animal of individuality and turning it into one of many goods available on the market. The artist skillfully conveys the texture of the wool, its softness and fluffiness, creating a sense of realism and presence. The zebra seems to symbolize a consumerist attitude toward the world, where everything can be bought and sold, including individuality and uniqueness.
A special feature of the painting is the Harlequin doll sitting on the back of the sofa, whose gaze is directed at the zebra. The Harlequin appears to symbolize creativity, fantasy, and freedom, contrasting with the standardized image of the zebra. His bright costume seems to be a call for self-expression and protest against unification.
The sofa on which the zebra sits is rendered in a luxurious red color with a golden ornament. Its elaborate design and expensive materials create a feeling of wealth, glamour, and excess. The sofa seems to symbolize consumer luxury, which cannot replace the true beauty and value of individuality.
The background of the painting is executed in muted tones, creating a feeling of coziness and comfort. However, even here the artist does not omit irony. The window visible in the background is covered with a thick curtain, as if hinting that the zebra lives in an artificial, limited world, devoid of naturalness and freedom.
The artist uses the technique of Realism with elements of Surrealism, focusing on the detailed rendering of each object and creating an overall impression of absurdity and anxiety. Saturated colors, clear lines, and unusual combinations create a feeling of an artificial world in which the zebra and Harlequin seem stuck in time and space, trying to find their way to freedom and self-expression.
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 “Barcode” measuring 80 x 60 cm with secure shipping to your location.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Avant-gardism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Esotericism
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
80 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Yes (included)
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
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