(Article: SE_2025_00588)
This original work «In reflection» was created by contemporary Russian artist Elena Shipilova and is available for purchase online.
Elena Shipilova’s painting “In reflection” is a captivating exploration of self-perception and identity, presented through the lens of expressive cubism and a vivid color palette. The artist invites the viewer to see the world through a distorted yet deeply emotional mirror, where shapes come alive and colors convey inner experiences.
The central element of the composition is a female figure whose body is broken into geometric planes. Her pose is relaxed yet simultaneously tense, as if she is in a state of introspection. One hand holds an abstract object, adding symbolism to the image. The other hand touches her face, expressing contemplation or sadness.
Despite the deconstruction, the woman’s face expresses a whole spectrum of emotions. Her eyes, looking directly at the viewer, seem deep and piercing, as if reflecting many thoughts and feelings. The colors with which her face is “painted”—contrasting and unexpected, from cool blue to warm red—emphasize the complexity of her inner world.
The object she holds is also rendered in a geometric style, using bright, contrasting colors. It may symbolize various aspects of life: art, passion, creativity, or even inner conflict.
The background of the painting is a play of dark and light color blocks, creating a sense of depth and tension. This space seems to engulf the figure while simultaneously highlighting her significance.
Elena Shipilova uses color as a means of expressing emotions. “In reflection” is a painting that makes the viewer reflect on how we see ourselves and how others see us. It shows that identity is not a static concept but a constantly changing, multifaceted image reflected in the mirror of our inner world and external circumstances. This work is a call for self-analysis, for understanding oneself through the interplay of forms and feelings.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «In reflection» online, sized 90 x 120 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Avant-gardism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Philosophical motive
Size:
Large
Width:
120 cm
Height:
90 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
I am a painter.I am a member of the Eurasian Art Union.I was born in Rostov-on-Don.I received my education at the M.B. Grekov Rostov Art School and at ...
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