(Article: IK-20255-517)
This original artwork “Beasts of the earth” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Ivan Korshunov and is available for sale online.
Ivan Korshunov’s painting “Beasts of the Earth” is a vivid and unusual still life where realistic depictions of wild animals merge with elements of pop art and surrealism, creating an atmosphere of irony, fantasy, and subtle melancholy. The artist employs a rich yet harmonious color palette and a detailed painting style to convey a sense of joy, lightness, and the carefree spirit characteristic of wildlife, while simultaneously hinting at its fragility and vulnerability. This is not merely an image of animals but a visual reflection on the interaction between humans and nature, the impact of civilization on the world of wild animals, and the value of all living beings on our planet.
At the center of the painting is a bouquet of flowers rendered in bright red and yellow tones. The flowers, stylized as balloons, evoke a feeling of celebration and joy. Their vivid, saturated colors draw attention and bring a smile. The flowers seem to symbolize the beauty and refinement that can be found even within the world of wildlife.
At the base of the bouquet, on the ground, stands a group of wild animals: a giraffe, a zebra, and a tiger. Painted realistically, the animals appear frozen in anticipation. Their eyes, alert and cautious, express curiosity alongside a hint of anxiety. They seem to embody power, grace, and the essence of wildlife.
A distinctive feature of the painting is the fusion of realistic animal images with pop art elements. The artist uses bright, unnatural colors and simplified forms to emphasize the artificiality and detachment of wild animals from their natural environment.
The background is a uniform golden surface resembling metal or gilding. This backdrop conveys a sense of luxury and wealth, while also highlighting the value and importance of the animals. Gold serves as a symbol of artificiality and materialism, contrasting with the natural beauty and vulnerability of wild creatures.
An intriguing detail is that the animals are depicted alongside flowers stylized as balloons. This adds a sense of unreality and fantasy, suggesting that the wild animals are placed in an unnatural context.
The artist employs Realism combined with elements of Pop Art and Surrealism, focusing on meticulous detail in 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, while also prompting reflection on the serious challenges wild animals face today.
Overall, the painting’s narrative conveys a duality: on one hand, joy, beauty, and carefree nature; on the other, anxiety, fragility, and vulnerability. The artwork invites viewers to contemplate the relationship between humans and nature, the need to cherish and protect wildlife, and the fact that only through collective effort 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 make a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Beasts of the earth” measuring 100 x 100 cm with secure shipping to your location.
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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