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 bright 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 some sadness. The artist uses a saturated, yet harmonious color palette and a detailed painting style to convey a sense of joy, lightness, and carefree nature characteristic of the world of wildlife, but at the same time hint at its fragility and vulnerability. It’s not just an image of reptiles, but like a visual reflection on the interaction of man and nature, on the influence of civilization on the world of wild animals, and on the value of all living things on our planet.

At the center of attention of the painting is a composition that combines flowers, berries, and a reptile. White flowers, stylized as balloons, create a feeling of celebration and fun. Their delicate, pure shades symbolize the beauty and refinement that can be found even in the most unexpected places. Red berries, located next to the flowers, add an element of juiciness and liveliness to the composition.

The main character of the still life is a bright, colorful gecko located between the berries and the balloons. It attracts attention and becomes a key object for the viewer.

A special 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 habitat.

The background of the painting is a homogeneous golden surface imitating metal or gilding. This background creates a feeling of luxury and wealth, and also emphasizes the value and significance of living things. Gold, as it were, is a symbol of artificiality and materiality, contrasting with the natural beauty and vulnerability of reptiles.

The artist uses the technique of Realism with elements of Pop Art and Surrealism, focusing on the detailed rendering of each object and creating an overall impression of lightness, irony, and some sadness. Bright colors, clear lines, and unusual combinations create a feeling of celebration and magic, but at the same time make you think about the serious problems that reptiles face in the modern world.

An interesting point is that the reptile is depicted next to flowers and berries stylized as balloons. This creates a sense of unreality and fantasy, and also hints that wild animals are in an unnatural position for themselves. The butterfly fluttering at the top of the composition is also made using the balloon technique.

Overall, the plot of the painting conveys a feeling of duality: on the one hand, joy, beauty, and carefree nature, and on the other - anxiety, fragility, and vulnerability. The painting seems to invite the viewer to reflect on the interaction of man and nature, on the need to cherish and protect the world of wild animals, and on the fact that only by combining our 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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