(Article: AP-20254-667)
This original work "Shell" was created by contemporary Russian artist Anastasia Poliakova and is available for purchase online.
Anastasia Poliakova's painting "Раковина" (Shell) is a delicate yet expressive still life, where the central object — a sea shell — is placed within an unexpected lush terrestrial landscape. The artist masterfully combines motifs of sea and land, creating an atmosphere of magical realism and tranquility.
The main subject of the canvas is a large sea shell, likely a conch. It dominates the center and is painted in soft, pastel tones. Light pink, peach, and cream shades inside the shell evoke a sense of gentle, radiant mystery. Thick yet smooth brushstrokes convey the texture of its curves and spirals, as well as a hint of a wet, water-polished shine.
The contrast is created by the surroundings. The shell rests not on sand, but among lush stylized vegetation reminiscent of a dense colorful meadow or tropical garden. The background and foreground are dotted with small stylized flowers — blue, red, yellow, and purple. This vibrant palette, executed in an expressive manner, gives the painting a cheerful feeling and a sense of summer.
Anastasia Poliakova uses bright, saturated colors in depicting the vegetation, making the pink-peach center of the shell shine even more vividly. This compositional play — placing a marine artifact in a terrestrial blooming landscape — blurs the boundaries between elements. Here, the shell ceases to be just an object; it becomes a symbol, a repository of ocean memories brought ashore, or an embodiment of hidden beauty that can appear in the most unexpected places.
The overall atmosphere of the painting is warm and calming. It seems that in the silence of this garden, one could hear the gentle sound of waves if the shell is held to the ear. "Раковина" is a hymn to the beauty of natural forms and the artist’s ability to find poetry in objects torn from their natural environment and bring them back to life on canvas.
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 "Shell" painting online, sized 46 x 54 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2023
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Spiritual Art
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Philosophical motive
Size:
Small
Width:
54 cm
Height:
46 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
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