(Article: AG-20264-979)
This original work «The strong always need the smart» was created by contemporary Russian artist Andrey Gorenkov and is available for purchase online.
Andrey Gorenkov's painting «The strong always need the smart» is a philosophical parable embodied in surreal images. The artist skillfully uses metaphor: a massive rhinoceros, symbolizing brute power and untamed strength, is subordinated to a graceful, bright toucan. The bird, representing intellect and agility, holds a pocket watch chain in its beak, acting as a guide and timekeeper for the mighty beast.
Gorenkov refers us to the eternal question of the balance between power and reason. The rhinoceros, shackled in harness, is deprived of independence, while the toucan, perched on the giant's horn, controls the course of events. This contrast between heaviness and lightness, stillness and flexibility creates a profound tension. Stylistically, the work resembles Dalí's surrealism with its attention to detail and timeless landscapes. It is a philosophical reflection on the idea that even the greatest strength needs a «smart» direction to avoid getting lost in the infinite space of existence.
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 «The strong always need the smart» online, sized 70 x 90 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
The strong always need the smart, think about who leads you!
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Surrealism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Animalistics
Size:
Large
Width:
90 cm
Height:
70 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
Born in the city of Zhigulevsk, he began his creative journey there, held his first exhibitions, and founded the union of modernist artists. He curren ...
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