Coal painting Composure Yulia Lihina

"Composure" by Yulia Lihina: A Portrait of Resilience and Depth

Overview of the Artwork

"Composure" is an evocative coal painting that captures the essence of profound introspection and strength. This artwork is a must-have for collectors interested in the Collection of Contemporary Art and those drawn to the Collection of Portraits & Genre. As a piece that guarantees Secure Art Purchases Online, it holds a significant appeal for art enthusiasts looking to acquire meaningful and powerful representations.

Artistic Narrative

"Composure" presents a woman in deep contemplation, her gaze piercing yet serene, encapsulating a world of silent narratives. The chiaroscuro technique masterfully highlights the light cascading on her delicate yet strong facial features, contrasting deeply with the dark, absorbing background. This technique underscores the thematic depth of the painting, focusing on personal growth through adversity.

Symbolism and Style

The stark monochrome palette of coal articulates the theme of resilience, with the shadows and highlights metaphorically representing life's highs and lows. The subject's posture and intense gaze convey a narrative of overcoming challenges, aligned with poignant quotes about learning from pain and affirming one’s life path.

Philosophical Depth

The painting embodies a philosophical reflection on life's struggles. The accompanying quotes, "Without pain there would be no suffering, without suffering we would never learn from our mistakes," and "Life is an eternal struggle with yourself... it will be so," enrich the viewer's understanding of the portrait, suggesting that behind the subject's composure lies a history of personal trials and victories.

Cultural and Personal Connection

Inspired by a scene from a film featuring Angelina Jolie, the artwork transcends mere depiction to explore themes of identity and the human condition. It resonates particularly with those who admire strong, impactful cinema and narratives that delve into the complexity of human emotions and resilience.

About This Painting

Artwork Details

• Title: "Composure" - Scene inspired by a movie featuring Angelina Jolie
• Artist: Yulia Lihina
• Size: 29x41.5 cm/'11.41x16.33 inches'
• Medium: Coal on paper
• Hand Painted: Original painting 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

Yulia Lihina, born on November 10, 1984 in Kharkov, Ukraine, was a very restless and stubborn child. At three years old, her mother showed her how to draw to calm her down. Julia attended art studio and art school from 1989 to 2002. This experience helped her understand how to live further, since she could not imagine her life without colors and art.

She graduated with honors from the Kharkov Art School (2002-2007), painting department, becoming an artist and teacher. During her studies, Julia painted many paintings to order, including stills from films, which was an interesting experience for her.

After graduating from school, she got married and soon became the mother of two children. After the divorce, she tried to return to painting, but her children did not allow her to do so. While working for a network company while on maternity leave, she saw how artists painted and sold their paintings, which inspired her to take up painting again. She quit her online business and started over with support from family and friends.

In 2019, Yulia began studying how artists work on the Internet. In 2020, she took a course on blogging and selling paintings abroad, starting to paint during the quarantine period. She considers the Internet the best direction for developing and promoting her creativity around the world.

On February 24, 2022, war began in her country. Initially, Yulia thought that everything would end quickly, but then she had to leave home, experiencing pain and depression. She quickly coped with it, started volunteering and received a grant to purchase art materials. This gave her the motivation to move forward and do something she had wanted to do since she was three years old.

Julia draws inspiration from films, loving the genres of biography, thriller, crime, detective, comedy, history, sports, drama and romance. She loves to convey the complex emotional states of actors on camera and finds cinema a special source of inspiration.

Her favorite artists are Levitan, Polenov, Serov, Repin and many others in this style. She specializes in drawing, painting and landscapes, working primarily in oil, charcoal and pastel. Julia primes the canvases herself, using the techniques of the old masters and imprimatura.

Invitation to Collectors

This painting is an ideal addition to any collection focusing on contemporary art or portraits that convey deeper human experiences. It is also a thoughtful acquisition for those who value art as an investment, promising not only aesthetic appreciation but also profound insights into personal and collective human experiences.

Explore Other works by Yulia Lihina, where each piece is not just a visual delight but a deep dive into the emotional and existential journeys that define us. "Composure" stands as a testament to the enduring power of art to articulate the unspoken complexities of the human spirit.