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This original work, «Zhiguli Mythologies», was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexei Kolesov and is available for purchase online.
Alexei Kolesov's painting "Zhiguli Mythologies" is a multidimensional and deeply symbolic piece that immerses the viewer in a world where reality intertwines with myth, and personal memories meet cultural archetypes. Executed in an expressive, detailed style, it presents a kaleidoscope of images filled with rich colors and textures.
At the center of the composition dominates a massive, light-colored sea shell, serving as a kind of portal or axis around which the action unfolds. On the left are contemplative male portraits reminiscent of creators or philosophers of the past, with their thoughtful gaze. Nearby are the artist’s attributes: brushes in a glass, a vinyl record, an apple, which may indicate autobiographical motifs or a tribute to art and culture.
Above the shell, as an inseparable symbol of a certain era, rise two fogged mugs of beer, presumably "Zhiguli," which gives the entire work its title and adds a note of nostalgia for the Soviet past. Behind them opens a mesmerizing landscape with a water surface and distant lights, shrouded in pre-sunset or dawn light.
The right part of the painting comes alive with mythological scenes: gracefully dancing figures resembling forest nymphs or spirits, and a pensive mermaid cozily nestled among lush greenery. These elements are organically woven into the overall fabric through whimsical red root structures symbolizing life force and the interconnectedness of all beings. The panorama is completed by a stylized fish and a mushroom at the base, adding elements of natural fauna and flora.
Kolesov creates a dense, almost fresco-like canvas where every element is deliberate and serves as a key to understanding the artist’s mythology. "Zhiguli Mythologies" is a hymn to imagination, nostalgia, and the art of reinterpreting the ordinary into something sublime and magical, inviting the viewer to a personal dialogue with the images.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the «Zhiguli Mythologies» painting online, sized 80 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2015
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Figurative
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Mythology
Size:
Large
Width:
60 cm
Height:
80 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
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
Alexey Kolesov (born 1959, Samara) has participated in and curated numerous exhibitions in Samara and Tolyatti from 2012 to the present. He is a veter ...
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