(Article: IK-20254-517)
This original artwork “Earthly Reptiles” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Ivan Korshunov and is available for sale online.
Ivan Korshunov’s painting “Earthly Reptiles” is a vivid and unusual still life in which the realistic depiction of reptiles is combined with elements of pop art and surrealism, creating an atmosphere of irony, fantasy, and a touch of melancholy. The artist uses a rich yet harmonious color palette and a detailed painting style to convey a sense of joy, lightness, and the carefree nature characteristic of wildlife, while simultaneously hinting at its fragility and vulnerability. It is not merely an image of reptiles but a visual reflection on the interaction between humans and nature, the impact of civilization on wild animals, and the value of all living beings on our planet.
At the center of the painting is a composition combining flowers, berries, and a reptile. White flowers, stylized as balloons, evoke a feeling of celebration and playfulness. Their delicate, pure hues symbolize beauty and refinement found even in the most unexpected places. Red berries, positioned next to the flowers, add an element of juiciness and vitality to the composition.
The main subject of the still life is a bright, colorful gecko situated between the berries and the balloons. It draws attention and becomes the focal point for the viewer.
A distinctive feature of the painting is that all objects are depicted in a stylized manner, reminiscent of inflatable balloons or children’s toys. Their forms, somewhat simplified and exaggerated, emphasize their artificiality and detachment from their natural environment.
The background of the painting is a uniform golden surface resembling metal or gilding. This background creates a sense of luxury and wealth, while also highlighting the value and importance of living things. Gold serves as a symbol of artificiality and materialism, contrasting with the natural beauty and vulnerability of the reptiles.
The artist employs Realism combined with elements of Pop Art and Surrealism, focusing on detailed rendering of each object and creating an overall impression of lightness, irony, and subtle sadness. Bright colors, clear lines, and unusual combinations evoke a feeling of celebration and magic, yet also provoke reflection on the serious challenges reptiles face in the modern world.
An interesting detail is that the reptile is depicted alongside flowers and berries stylized as balloons. This creates a sense of unreality and fantasy, while also suggesting that wild animals are placed in an unnatural context. The butterfly fluttering at the top of the composition is also rendered using the balloon technique.
Overall, the painting’s theme conveys a sense of duality: on one hand, joy, beauty, and carefree nature; on the other, anxiety, fragility, and vulnerability. The artwork seems to invite the viewer to contemplate the relationship between humans and nature, the need to cherish and protect wildlife, and the fact that only through combined efforts can we preserve the beauty and richness of our planet.
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 “Earthly Reptiles” measuring 100 x 100 cm with secure shipping to your location.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2022
Artwork Type:
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Animalistics
Size:
Large
Width:
100 cm
Height:
100 cm
Framing:
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
Korshunov Ivan Born in 1983 in Moscow (Russia). Member of Moscow Union of Artists. Grant of the Ministry of Culture (2007-2008, 2016). Doctor of Art C ...
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