Oil painting Dreamworld Igor Konovalov

Introducing "Dreamworld" by Igor Konovalov: An Introspective Journey into Surrealism

Collection and Significance

This mesmerizing oil painting is a pivotal addition to both our Collection of Portraits & Genre and Collection of Contemporary Art. "Dreamworld" stands out among the Other Works by Igor Konovalov, symbolizing a profound introspective journey. It's an essential acquisition for collectors who value art that delves deep into the realms of fantasy and self-discovery.

About This Painting

Step into the mystical world of "Dreamworld," a captivating oil painting by celebrated artist Igor Konovalov. Measuring 80x90 cm, this artwork captures a close-up of a person, their face bathed in mysterious light that casts dramatic shadows. The person's thoughtful or dreamy expression, accentuated by their hands cradling their face, invites viewers to a moment of profound self-reflection or an inward journey.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

Title: "Dreamworld"
Artist: Igor Konovalov
Size: 80x90 cm / '31.49x35.43 inches'
Medium: Oil on canvas
Technique: Hand painted original from our exclusive 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.

Surrounding the figure are vibrant, almost ethereal butterflies in various colors emerging from the darkness, symbolizing transformation, hope, or the fleeting nature of dreams. This contrast between the dark background and the luminous butterflies creates a striking visual metaphor for the emergence of thoughts and dreams from the subconscious.

Invitation to Viewers

We invite you to immerse yourself in the surreal and reflective world of "Dreamworld" at our gallery. This painting is not just a visual piece; it is a philosophical dialogue rendered in oil, offering a pause in the rush of daily life. For those looking to Buy Paintings Online or seeking Fine Art Paintings for Sale, "Dreamworld" promises not only aesthetic delight but also a perpetual source of inspiration and contemplation.

Discover "Dreamworld" and more in our gallery, where art meets profound narratives of human experience, each piece waiting to tell its story and resonate with yours. Buy a Oil Painting today and own a piece of contemporary art that continues to inspire and provoke.