Oil painting Children and impoverished India Yulia Lihina

"Children and Impoverished India" by Yulia Lihina: A Vivid Portrayal of Resilience

Collection and Significance

"Children and Impoverished India" is a powerful oil painting by Yulia Lihina, featured prominently in our Collection of Portraits & Genre and forming an essential part of our Collection of Contemporary Art. This artwork captures the essence of youthful resilience in the challenging settings of India, inspired by the film "Slumdog Millionaire". As a significant piece among Other Works by Yulia Lihina, this painting offers a compelling view into the lives of children who embody strength amid adversity, making it a must-have for collectors looking to Buy a Oil Painting from our Exclusive Art Collections for Sale.

About This Painting

The canvas, measuring 64x45 cm, features two children depicted in a poignant moment of silent communication. The artist utilizes a stark contrast of shadows and light to dramatize the impact of their environment, characterized by poverty and the need for endurance. The sparse interior and the window's grid of shadows in the painting serve as metaphors for the constraints and limitations faced by the subjects.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: "Children and Impoverished India" - Scene from the film: Slumdog Millionaire
• Artist: Yulia Lihina
• Size: 64x45 cm / '25.19x17.71 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Hand Painted: An original from our curated 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.

Theme and Inspiration

"In the drive" delves deep into the themes of survival and childhood resilience as depicted in contemporary cinema. The artist's personal connection to the film "Slumdog Millionaire" and her reflections on the evolution of Indian cinema enrich the narrative depth of the painting, offering viewers a multifaceted perspective on the subjects portrayed.

Invitation to Viewers

We invite you to explore the profound narrative and emotional resonance of "Children and Impoverished India" at our gallery. This painting is ideal for those who appreciate the fusion of art and cinema and are moved by stories of human endurance and spirit.

Discover "Children and Impoverished India" and other unique artworks by Yulia Lihina in our collection, where each piece offers a distinctive insight into the artist’s vision and a deep engagement with cultural and cinematic themes. Whether you are looking to Buy a Oil Painting or seeking to enrich your collection with Exclusive Art Collections for Sale, this work promises to inspire and provoke thought, showcasing the best of contemporary portrait art.