Oil painting Kravchuchka Igor Konovalov

"Kravchuchka" by Igor Konovalov: A Vivid Exploration of Nourishment and Travel

Collection and Significance

"Kravchuchka" is a standout piece in our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Still Lifes, marking it as a unique work that diversifies Other Works by Igor Konovalov. This oil painting is a striking still life that captures a moment both familiar and surreal, making it a captivating addition for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.

About This Painting

"Kravchuchka" features a meticulous oil on canvas depiction of a halved pumpkin, its rich orange interior and seed-filled heart proudly displayed. Resting on a luggage trolley against a deep blue, star-speckled background, the painting hints at themes of travel and the transient nature of goods and experiences. The whimsical mechanical bunnies floating around the pumpkin add a playful contrast, intertwining the organic with the mechanical and invoking thoughts about the dualities of life.

The pumpkin’s vibrant color against the timeless night-sky backdrop, combined with the surreal companions, invites viewers to reflect on the essence of nourishment—not just physical but also spiritual and emotional, as facilitated by movement and change. The affectionate title "Kravchuchka" suggests a personal or endearing view towards the themes depicted, enhancing the painting's intimate appeal.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: Kravchuchka
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 135x185 cm / 53.14x72.83 inches
• Medium: Oil on 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.

Invitation to Viewers

We invite you to explore the complex and beautiful world of "Kravchuchka" at our gallery. This painting is an excellent choice for those looking to Buy a Oil Painting or Handmade Paintings Online. It is not only a visual delight but also a profound commentary on life's perpetual journeys. Discover this and other compelling works in our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Still Lifes.