Oil painting Negotiation Igor Konovalov

"Negotiation" by Igor Konovalov: A Captivating Blend of Formality and Whimsy

Collection and Significance

"Negotiation" is a standout piece within our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Still Lifes, enhancing the array of Other Works by Igor Konovalov. This oil painting is perfect for those looking to Buy a Oil Painting that captures the essence of corporate and creative discourse, available for purchase as one of our Handmade Paintings Online.

About This Painting

"Negotiation," measuring 130x75 cm, is executed in oil on canvas and masterfully captures a modern, possibly corporate setting focused on the dynamics of discussion and decision-making. The scene centers around a sleek, reflective boardroom table, set with contrasting cups of tea and coffee and surrounded by empty chairs—each element symbolizing aspects of the negotiation process.

Floating whimsically around the table are colorful inflated bunnies, adding a layer of metaphor that represents the varying perspectives and personalities that come together in any negotiation. These playful figures juxtapose with the serious setting, suggesting the creativity and adaptability required to reach consensus.

The muted color palette and detailed rendering of the environment convey a sense of professionalism and calm, while the playful bunnies inject a light-heartedness into the solemn atmosphere, reflecting the dual nature of business negotiations—serious yet needing a touch of imaginative flexibility.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: Negotiation
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 130x75 cm / 51.18x29.52 inches
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original artwork from our collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

He was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.

1983—1987 — Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.

1987—1993 — Kyiv State Art Institute.

Since 1993, co-founder of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska Street", the activity of which has two periods:

1993—1996 — "classic squat" (occupation of premises for workshops and housing, exhibition activity, as a practice of introduction into society).

1996-2006 — "fictitious squat" (author of the project — Fiction Gallery Expedition. — going beyond workshops and galleries (institutions) into open urban space.

The founder of the Hill-art direction (art on the hills), within the framework of which actions were held and facilities were created on the hills of Kyiv.

2010-2020 - develops the author's mythology, which he called "Infodelica".

The creator of paintings, promotions, objects and video art.

Lives and works in Kyiv.

EXHIBITIONS

Personal exhibitions:

2020 - Recreation room, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2019 - "Voices", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2018 - "Two Pages", Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2017 - "Point of support", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 – "Presidency", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 - "Relax", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2015 – "Wi-Fi", DTEK Academy, business center "Eurasia", Kyiv

2013 - "Infa&infadelika", 8-bit Gallery, Kyiv

2012 - "Infa", Gallery "Forest", Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Infa", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2010 – I. Konovalov, Museum of Sovr. image of Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), Kyiv

2009 – "Golden Mountains", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2008 - Ctrl-Z, RA Gallery, Kyiv

Group exhibitions:

2020 – ART CAPITAL, Grand Palais, Paris. Salon Comparaisons, groupe Alain Campello

2017 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", Sumy Municipal Gallery, Sumy

2015 – Museum collections, Ukrainian modern art. (1985-2015)

2015 – "Coefficient of independence" (America House), Kyiv

2015 - "Art for the sake of life" - charity project, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2014 - The 21st nude art exhibition "MAN & WOMAN", At the Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia

2012 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", M17 Center of Contemporary Art, Kyiv

2012 - Art-Moscow, 16th International Art Fair, Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Independents", New art of the new country 1991-2011, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2011 – "Space Odyssey-2011", "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2010 - Art project "AUT" - international art project, Chocolate House, Kyiv

Press:

• Catalog for a personal exhibition: I. Konovalov, Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), "Infa", "Forest" Gallery

• The book "Squat on Olehivska Street" (1993 - 2015), Kyiv

• Collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art 1985–2015 from private collections

25 years of presence. Modern Ukrainian artists. 1991-2016, Kyiv

• Collection of catalogs of participation in numerous exhibitions and auctions

Works are located:

• Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum

• Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU)

• Kyiv History Museum

• In private meetings: Boris and Tetyana Hrynievych, Igor Voronov, Igor Abramovich, Oleg Krasnosilskyi, Volodymyr Kashirskyi, and others.

Invitation to Viewers

Explore "Negotiation" in our gallery and consider the balance it strikes between the rigid demands of professional settings and the need for creative solutions. This painting is ideal for those who appreciate art that speaks to both the corporate world and personal interpretation, making it a perfect addition to both office spaces and personal collections. Discover this and more in our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Still Lifes.