(Article: IK-20257-517)
This original artwork “Sea fish” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Ivan Korshunov and is available for sale online.
Ivan Korshunov’s painting “Sea Fish” is a bright and unusual still life in which realistic images of marine life are 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 marine world, while also hinting at its fragility and vulnerability. It’s not just an image of fish, but a visual reflection on the interaction between humans 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 the painting is a group of sea fish floating in the air on thin threads or fishing lines, like balloons. The artist depicts various representatives of marine fauna: a clownfish, an angelfish, a dolphin, and a shark. Their bright colors, rendered in various hues and patterns, create a feeling of celebration and fun. The fish, like toys, attract attention and bring a smile.
A special feature of the painting is that the fish 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 uniform golden surface, imitating metal or gilding. This background creates a feeling of luxury and wealth, while also emphasizing the value and significance of the fish. Gold, as it were, symbolizes artificiality and materiality, contrasting with the natural beauty and vulnerability of marine inhabitants.
An interesting point is that the fish are depicted not in their natural habitat – the sea, but in the air, like balloons. This creates a sense of unreality and fantasy and also suggests that marine inhabitants are in an unnatural position for themselves.
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, while also prompting reflection on the serious problems marine inhabitants face in the modern world.
Overall, the theme of the painting conveys a feeling of duality: on the one hand, joy, beauty, and carefree nature; on the other, anxiety, fragility, and vulnerability. The painting seems to invite the viewer to reflect on the interaction between humans 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 “Sea fish” 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:
Fish
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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