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Sergey Kalachev
Russia
(Article: KS-20256-585)
This original work «Splinter» was created by contemporary Russian artist Sergey Kalachev and is available for purchase online.
Sergey Kalachev's painting «Заноза» is an intimate and touching sketch from a child's life, captured in a moment of concentration and independence. The artist creates an image filled with sincerity, vulnerability, and at the same time inner strength.
At the center is the figure of a little boy, who is likely at home. His posture — head lowered and shoulders slumped — indicates that he is fully focused on some task. The boy is engaged in removing a splinter, and this process is depicted with great delicacy.
Kalachev deliberately simplifies the details, emphasizing the overall atmosphere and the child's emotional state. Light, pastel tones are used to depict the body, highlighting its tenderness and defenselessness.
The background of the painting is minimalist and consists of simple geometric shapes. Cool shades of blue, gray, and green create a sense of tranquility and calm. The room with a simple chair, an apple, and an unobtrusive setting provides context, hinting at the ordinariness and simplicity of life.
The painting technique is concise and expressive. Kalachev uses broad, careless strokes, creating a sense of lively texture. He is not afraid to leave things unsaid, allowing the viewer to imagine the story and feel the child's emotional state.
The title of the painting — «Заноза» — points to a minor but painful problem the boy is facing. However, in a broader sense, the splinter can be interpreted as a symbol of life’s difficulties that each person must overcome on their own.
Overall, Sergey Kalachev's «Заноза» is a touching and sincere painting that evokes feelings of empathy and tenderness in the viewer. It reminds us of the fragility of childhood, the importance of independence, and that even in small problems one can find beauty and depth. It reminds us that even in moments of minor pain, there can be experience necessary for growing up and forming one’s personality.
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 «Splinter» painting online, sized 92 x 73 cm, with safe delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Style:
Postmodernism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Linen canvas
Topic:
Childhood
Size:
Large
Width:
73 cm
Height:
92 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
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