Oil painting Bird Igor Konovalov

"Gazing Into the Wild: The Intense Realism of 'Bird' by Igor Konovalov"

Artwork Overview

This detailed portrait captures the essence of a bird with a vivid clarity that challenges the boundaries of wildlife art. Set against a stark, unfocused background, the bird—rendered with incredible detail and precision—dominates the canvas. Its sharp gaze directly engages the viewer, creating a moment of silent conversation. The rich textures of its feathers, from the soft undercoat to the glossy, detailed pinions, are highlighted in shades of black, white, and brown, emphasizing the bird's regal and untamed beauty.

The vivid portrayal of the bird in "Bird" transcends mere observation; it probes deeper into the realms of connection and coexistence. Igor Konovalov, with his masterful strokes, not only captures the physical attributes of the bird but also encapsulates its spirit and the silent dialogue it shares with the world around it. The painting, while highlighting the isolation of the bird against a muted backdrop, also explores the theme of visibility and perception, typical of Konovalov's works. It delves into the reciprocal relationship between the observer and the observed, drawing parallels with the flow of information in modern society where every being is both a watcher and the watched.

This artwork is an invitation to explore the intricate layers of interaction within the natural world and our place within it. It prompts us to consider how much we truly see and understand about the creatures with whom we share our environments, and what their gazes might say about us in return.

About the Painting

Artwork Details

• TITLE: "Bird"
• ARTISTS: Igor Konovalov
• SIZE: 190x140 cm/'74.80x55.11 inches'
• MEDIUM: oil, canvas
• TECHNIQUE: 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

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.

Purchase and Collection

Konovalov's paintings are available for purchase as part of a broader collection of contemporary art, offering art lovers and collectors the opportunity to own original oil paintings on canvas that make significant statements. His works serve not only as decorative pieces but as profound commentaries on the nature of perception, making them valuable additions to any collection of modern art or portraits and genre scenes.

For more information on acquiring these works, including "Bird," or to view other works by Igor Konovalov, please visit our gallery online or contact us directly. Each piece promises not just visual delight but a gateway to deeper understanding and appreciation of both art and life.