The painting titled 'Inner Captivity' is a powerful and evocative representation of the human condition. It explores themes of repression and inner turmoil through the depiction of a young woman with her eyes closed. The striking contrast between the subject's delicate and vulnerable appearance and the bold inscriptions on her neck immediately draws the viewer's attention and invites them to delve deeper into the work.
The use of color is noteworthy in this piece. The girl's skin tone and the dark, brooding background both serve to heighten the sense of suffocation and entrapment. The expressive inscriptions on the neck emphasize the weight and importance of this mirror message. The choice to place them on the subject's neck further emphasizes their expressive nature…
"Social Behavior" is meant to convey the idea that people often present a facade of happiness or contentment in public, even if they are not feeling those emotions.
The use of smiley face stickers on the surface is a metaphor, suggesting that people conceal their true emotions behind a mask of positivity in order to conform to societal expectations. The fact that the girl appears sad, confused, tense, and melancholy could be interpreted as a disconnect between one's inner emotional state and the image one presents to the outside world. Using stickers at work and on the gallery wall, the artist wants to show the interaction of two layers of reality.
We show our life through filters that don't reflect our inner world. This rupture misleads and deceives the self, and it is an insincere representation of human feelings in which one can easily get lost and lose both one's true self and one's own true inner world.
At the heart of 'The Planet' lies a deep and profound message that speaks to the universality of the human experience, reminding us that we are all connected by the fragile threads of emotion and memory.
As we gaze upon the painting, we are transported to a world of profound feelings and introspection. With her hair gathered and her head slightly tilted, the young woman draws us into a world of delicate melancholy. Her face remains hidden from view, leaving us to ponder the mysteries of her innermost thoughts and feelings.
The painting invites us to contemplate the complexities of the human soul, to delve into the depths of our own consciousness, and explore the vastness of our inner worlds.
The artist seeks to convey the essence of the human experience - the interconnectedness and isolation, the quiet joy and vulnerability, the love and pain.
This work of art reminds us that each of us carries within us a unique universe, rich with memories, hopes, and dreams. It is a reminder of the fragility and fleeting nature of life. We may be far apart and alone in our own unique worlds, but even in the face of transience, there is beauty, grace, and resilience that reside in each of us, even in the darkest of times.
★ Finalist of International painting contest centered in the theme of the opera by Richard Wagner Lohengrin. (The Wagner Club, the MEAM and the Foundation of Arts and Artists, with the collaboration of the Gran Teatro del Liceu and the support of Katharina Wagner.)
The painting exhibited at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and in May at the MEAM · European Museum of Modern Art (Barcelona).
★ The finalist for the 14th International ARC Salon Competition
★ The painting ‘Drop’ is the winner of the Publisher Choice Award.
Cover Prize of February 2018.
‘Drop’ is delightfully delicate and stunning. Savenkova captures the subject—blushed and powdery-pale, donned in white lace — in motion at a beautifully opportune moment. ‘PoetsArtists STAFF PICKS|FEBRUARY 2018’
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