This original work «Wormwood sunset» was created by contemporary Russian artist Vadim Kolobovnikov and is available for purchase online.

Vadim Kolobovnikov’s painting “Wormwood sunset” (Полынный закат) is not a direct depiction of a setting sun, but rather its emotional embodiment conveyed through a complex and captivating world of abstraction. The title evokes associations with the bitter greenery of wormwood, with dusty, scorching expanses illuminated by the last rays of the day. The artist masterfully captures this feeling in his work.

The central place in the composition is occupied by several massive forms, as if sculpted from clay or stone. They are positioned close to each other, creating a sense of density and some heaviness, yet they do not overwhelm but rather attract the gaze, inviting exploration. These forms have uneven, organic contours, as if they have been shaped by time and the elements. Some of them resemble silhouettes of people sitting or standing nearby, but without clearly defined facial features, leaving room for interpretation.

The palette of the painting is rich with warm, earthy tones: deep browns, ochres, brick reds, and muted oranges. They create an atmosphere of coziness, but at the same time carry a certain melancholy characteristic of the end of the day. It is in these colors that the “wormwood” bitterness lies, but it does not repel; rather, it adds depth and sophistication.

Inclusions of lighter, pastel tones—pale pinks, creams, light beiges—create contrast and illuminate the composition, much like the last rays of the setting sun breaking through the dust. The presence of light, almost transparent blue and greenish shades in certain areas gives the painting additional volume and airiness, hinting at a distant sky or greenery still alive at this moment.

The texture of the painting plays a huge role. Thick, relief brushstrokes create a sense of monumentality and tactility. It seems possible to feel the roughness of these forms, their antiquity. This texture gives the work special expressiveness and depth, making the viewer look closely at every millimeter of the canvas.

“Wormwood sunset” is a painting that draws you into its world. It evokes a feeling of calm, yet at the same time awakens inner reflections. It is not just a sunset; it is a metaphor for time, its flow, its inevitability. Vadim Kolobovnikov invites us not just to admire beauty, but to feel it, immersing ourselves in this rich palette of emotions and forms, where everyone can find their own “wormwood sunset”.

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 «Wormwood sunset» painting online, sized 80 x 70 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.

Bitterness and sweetness, the fading evening and the thirst for a new day play with you, and you can simply quietly mourn their power. Joy will come to you; it does not need to be summoned, but you are already enchanted by quiet melancholy, and this is your essence until sunset.

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