Acrylic painting In the arms Maksym Newskulenko

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The acrylic painting titled "In the Arms" is a striking portrait that combines abstract geometric elements with figurative representation. The subject is a young woman, depicted from the waist up, her gaze directed straight ahead, engaging the viewer with a sense of immediacy and presence. She is framed by a large, circular red shape that sits behind her like an aura or a halo, giving the composition a bold focal point and possibly symbolizing an emotional or spiritual state. Her features are painted with a soft realism, her eyes clear and expressive, lips slightly parted, and her skin rendered in naturalistic tones that contrast with the more stylized elements of the composition. The woman's blonde hair is parted in the middle, draping down over her shoulders in a relaxed manner. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder black garment that creates a stark contrast with her fair skin and the lighter colors in the background. The fabric of the garment is depicted with minimal folds, emphasizing its weight and texture. Her hands are gracefully positioned in front of her, with one hand gently grasping the other arm, suggesting a sense of self-embrace or contemplation. The hands are rendered with attention to the anatomy and the subtle play of light and shadow, adding to the overall sense of depth. The background is divided into blocks of muted colors—creamy beige, black, and a pale teal, which complement the red circle and add a sense of harmony to the composition. These geometric shapes give the painting a modern and abstract quality that contrasts with the realism of the figure. Overall, the painting "In the Arms" juxtaposes abstraction with figuration, and the use of color and form creates a mood that is contemplative and introspective. The title could imply the woman's embrace of self or perhaps being enveloped in an emotional or metaphorical space.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "In the arms"
* ARTISTS: Maksym Newskulenko
* SIZE: 80x60 cm/'31.49x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: acrylic, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Maksym Newskulenko was born on February 20, 1993 in the city of Romny, Sumy region

In 2014, he graduated from KhNUVS (SF) (law), but decided to devote his life to creativity, starting with tattoos, which he does to this day.

He began studying drawing and painting with private lessons. Later, he entered a university to obtain an academic education.

In 2023, he graduated from the SDPU named after Makarenko majoring in "Fine art, decorative art, restoration".

Since 2021, participant of All-Ukrainian and international exhibitions. The author's works are in private collections in Ukraine, Poland, Great Britain, and the United States.

Exhibitions

2021 - Exhibition for the Artist's Day in the exhibition hall of the Sumy Union of Artists

2023 - Exhibition and sale at the "Nasha M" gallery, Sumy, Manufaktura shopping center

2023 - International Art Contests White Winter

2023 - personal exhibition "Through the prism of feelings" in Sumy

Since 2017, he has been engaged in artistic tattooing

Since 2022, he has his own creative studio for children and adults

Among the works, mostly female portraits are presented, in which a realistic image of the human body and geometric elements in the style of pop art are skillfully combined. The heroines of the works are calm, majestic, as if goddesses in modern clothes are preoccupied with the affairs of the present and are full of thoughts about the eternal. Each of them has its own story and is imbued with the author's personal love for the female image. The artist conveys the feeling of admiration, respect and exaltation of women as the source of life.