Oil painting Olegovskaya Street Igor Konovalov

Explore "Olegovskaya Street" – A Captivating Urban Canvas

Buy a Oil Painting from our Collection of Contemporary Art, featuring the evocative "Olegovskaya Street," a masterpiece within our Collection of Cityscapes. This original piece by Igor Konovalov is a standout in our Gallery-Quality Paintings Online.

Artistic Insight

"Olegovskaya Street" delves into the fabric of urban life, capturing a timeless scene filled with subtle narratives and a broad emotional palette. The sepia tones lend a vintage feel, transporting the viewer to a moment suspended between the past and the present. A solitary figure moves towards us, wrapped in contemplation, while others around him underscore the ceaseless flow of city life.

Symbolism and Themes

The painting offers a profound commentary on social contrasts and urban dynamics. The inclusion of a figure resting on a bench, seemingly unnoticed, challenges the viewer to reflect on societal indifference and the disparate conditions within communal spaces. It suggests a narrative of resilience amid urban anonymity and the layered experiences of those who inhabit these streets.

Why Choose "Olegovskaya Street"?

This painting is more than visual art; it is a social exploration that resonates with anyone who has witnessed the complexity of city life. Its rich narrative and masterful execution make it a significant acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts passionate about thought-provoking urban scenes. Discover Other Works by Igor Konovalov for more compelling urban landscapes and narratives.

About This Painting

Artwork Details

• Title: "Olegovskaya Street"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 60x77 cm/'23.62x30.31 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.

Viewing and Purchasing

Available for purchase, "Olegovskaya Street" offers a unique opportunity to own a poignant piece of Igor Konovalov's collection. It is ideal for those who appreciate the intricate interplay of light, shadow, and social commentary in art. Enhance your collection with a painting that captures the essence of urban life and invites reflection on the human stories that unfold within it.