(Article: KV-20253-607)
This original work «The voice of the distant hills» was created by contemporary Russian artist Vadim Kolobovnikov and is available for purchase online.
The painting by Vadim Kolobovnikov “The voice of the distant hills” (Голос далеких холмов) is an explosion of color and texture, an abstract interpretation of a landscape where nature speaks not in words but in pure, vibrating shades. The title refers to something elusive, coming from afar – an echo, a call of the hills that penetrates the soul.
The canvas is dominated entirely by a riot of colors characteristic of the artist’s impressionistic or post-impressionistic approach. We see a layering of bright, saturated forms resembling dense tree canopies or rocky hill slopes bathed in sunlight.
The main protagonists of the painting are yellow and orange spots, applied with thick, impasto strokes. These colors create a feeling of summer, warmth, perhaps early autumn when the foliage reaches its peak brightness. Yellow dominates, symbolizing light and energy.
However, this fiery landscape is pierced by cool, deep blue and turquoise inclusions. These blue spots, placed between the bright “canopies,” create a striking contrast that enlivens the entire composition. They may symbolize shadows in the folds of the hills, the coolness of water sources, or simply serve as a color counterbalance, preventing the painting from becoming excessively “hot.”
The shapes in the painting have no clear boundaries. They flow into each other, merge, yet at the same time retain their individuality thanks to the contrast of colors and the texture of the brushstrokes. Through this dense palette, hints of verticals can be discerned – possibly tree trunks – which bind the composition together.
The upper part of the painting, depicting the sky, is more restrained, executed in lighter, pastel tones with slight touches of blue. This creates a sense of space above the turbulent landscape, allowing the eye to rest from the intensity of the lower plane.
“The voice of the distant hills” is a painting-feeling. Kolobovnikov rejects realistic depiction in favor of conveying the vibration, the energy of the earth itself. It’s not about how the hills look, but what they represent on an emotional level – as a source of power, beauty, and the mysterious call we hear when silence falls.
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 painting «The voice of the distant hills» online, sized 80 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
How tempting it is to climb a mountain peak and look down. It always seems that the view will be magical. The voice inside whispers only: - Climb higher, it will be a miracle! The joy of ascent, tired legs, and warmed body are replaced by the joy of horizons, distant expanses, and unexplored land beyond the horizon. You feel like a pioneer, an explorer of unknown lands. You want to shout and sing a song that no one understands!
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2015
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Expressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Nature
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
80 cm
Thickness:
2 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
Kolobovnikov Vadim Alekseevich. Born in 1973 in the city of Lipetsk. In 1997, he graduated from the Art and Graphic Faculty of the ...
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