OIl painting What kind of arrows did I get Dmitry Arkadyev

№AAA3589

The painting titled "What Kind of Arrows Did I Get" is an imaginative and thought-provoking oil on cardboard piece that combines elements of surrealism and symbolism to explore the passage of time and the journeys we undertake in life. The artwork features a large clock face as its central element, rendered in a warm gradient of yellow, orange, and red hues, which creates a sense of energy and urgency. The clock’s hands are not ordinary—they are formed by chains pulling vintage cars, adding a whimsical yet contemplative dimension to the composition.The intricate details of the vintage cars, tethered to the clock’s hands, suggest motion and the cyclical nature of time. These vehicles symbolize the passage of eras and the idea that each individual is on a unique journey dictated by time’s inexorable forward march. The exaggerated and slightly chaotic arrangement of the clock hands creates a sense of tension, as if time is both a guide and a constraint, pulling its passengers in directions they cannot control.The interplay of light and shadow enhances the painting’s depth, with the clock’s face taking on an almost celestial quality. The blending of warm and cool tones, paired with the textured brushstrokes, creates a dynamic visual narrative that mirrors the complexities of human experience—moments of clarity and chaos intertwined.Through this work, the artist appears to reflect on how time governs our paths and decisions. The title, "What Kind of Arrows Did I Get," suggests a personal inquiry into the forces that shape one’s life journey, symbolized by the direction and speed of the clock’s hands. The vintage cars tethered to these hands further emphasize the nostalgic longing for a simpler time, juxtaposed with the relentless pace of modern life.Ultimately, the painting invites viewers to consider their relationship with time: Are we passive passengers, or can we influence the course of the journey? The combination of mechanical precision and organic emotion in this piece speaks to the universality of time’s impact, making it a poignant exploration of life’s temporal constraints and opportunities.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "What kind of arrows did I get"
* ARTISTS: Dmitry Arkadyev
* SIZE: 50x60 cm/'19.68x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, cardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artist: Architect-designer-artist.
Interior designer since 1999. Completed projects in Dnepr, Kyiv, Chernigov.
Chief designer of rebranding projects at Nabra Bank from 2006-2008.
Member of the Union of Designers of Ukraine since 2009.
Teacher of fine arts since 2013.
Since 2019, ART-Vizant Technologies specialist (Master icon painter)
The artist has 3 certificates, 7 diplomas and 7 years of experience in participating in Ukrainian and international painting exhibitions since 2011 (Dnipro, Kolomyia, Kremenchuk, Odessa, Toledo)
Exhibitions
3 personal painting exhibitions (2011, 2013)
Exhibition in 2011, in the House of Architects (Dnipro)
Exhibition of paintings in 2011, in the Griffon Gallery (Kiev)
Exhibition of paintings in 2013, in the youth library (Dnipro)
Education
Special education
1990 - Art School No. 1,
1997 - Prydniprovsk State Academy of Construction and Architecture (PGASA)
2019 - Study at the Kant Academy (Kyiv). Received a certificate of specialist in ART-Vizant Technologies (Master icon painter)