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Supernatural Power Painting

Art Mag

Ukraine

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 23.6 W x 33.5 H x 1.6 D in

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I was born in the USSR, a totalitarian state with harsh censorship. In the USSR, surrealists like René Magritte were banned. In 1987, I watched the animated film "The Glass Harmonica" in an underground video salon. The main character in the film was a man in a bowler hat, reminiscent of René Magritte's paintings. I was captivated by this unusual figure. After the USSR collapsed, censorship disappeared in my country. In 1993, I bought a catalog featuring photographs of René Magritte's paintings. Since childhood, the work of this great Belgian surrealist has inspired me. For many years, I have tried to decipher the hidden meaning of Magritte's painting "The Son of Man". On February 24, 2022, enemy planes began bombing my city. I realized I could die at any moment from enemy missiles and bombs. The war changed my life philosophy. I reexamined the religious dogmas of Christianity and the paintings of René Magritte. This led to the idea of creating my painting "The All-Conquering Force". In March 2022, I completed this work. My painting features a man in a bowler hat, akin to those in Magritte's paintings. Behind this man, to the left, stands Jesus Christ holding a machine gun. In my painting, Jesus Christ symbolizes the Power of Good. To the right stands Lucifer, wearing a bulletproof vest and holding a samurai sword, symbolizing the Power of Evil. Jesus Christ and Lucifer represent the eternal struggle between the Forces of Good and Evil in the mind and soul of every modern person. I want viewers of this painting to reflect on their actions and behavior towards others. They should feel the divine power of the human soul, which, through the Forces of Good and Evil, can achieve great feats and accomplishments in all areas of life. In creating this painting, I was inspired by three works by René Magritte: "The Pilgrim" (1966) "The Son of Man" (1964) "The Man in the Bowler Hat" (1964)

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Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:23.6 W x 33.5 H x 1.6 D in

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My artistic alias is Art Mag, residing in Kharkiv city, Ukraine. Armed with an art education from the esteemed Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, I proudly represent Ukrainian contemporary art as a versatile artist, sculptor, and jeweler. My artistic journey is a fusion of intellectual surrealism, sculpting masterpieces from precious metals, and crafting luxury jewelry for both men and women. Through my work, I aim to articulate the complexities of modern existence in the 21st century. Rooted in the traditions of the 19th-century French academic painting school, my creations delve into thought-provoking narratives, exploring themes of freedom and human psychology. Influenced by the pioneering works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Cesare Lombroso, I infuse powerful archetypes and contemporary symbols into my art. My oeuvre encompasses a diverse cast of characters, ranging from religious figures like Jesus Christ to mythical beings such as Lucifer, alongside modern icons like financial magnates and artificial intelligence. Yet, amidst this eclectic mix, I strive for clarity, eschewing fantastical imagery for more accessible forms reminiscent of Paul Delvaux and René Magritte. Each painting displayed on this platform bears witness to a tumultuous period in Ukrainian history, painted amidst the chaos of war from March 2022 to November 2023. Despite the constant threat of enemy bombardment, I persevered, drawing inspiration from the adversity of my surroundings. Much like Picasso in wartime Paris, I risked life and limb to produce captivating surrealist works that speak to the resilience of the human spirit amidst conflict. I am a Ukrainian contemporary artist, sculptor, and jeweler. I paint pictures in the style of (intellectual) surrealism, create sculptures from precious metals, and make luxury jewelry for men and women. "I enjoy expressing my thoughts and ideas about the modern human and their real life in the 21st century through surrealism." I create my paintings in the traditions of the 19th-century French academic painting school. All of my paintings have floor-provoking and provocative plots, imbued with the spirit of absolute freedom. My work has been greatly influenced by the scientific works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Cesare Lombroso on psychology and human behavior. In the plots of my paintings, I use powerful archetypes (elements of the collective unconscious) and the main symbols of the modern world.

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