Oil painting Girl waiting Oleksandr Gukalov

№AAA3239

"Girl Waiting" is an evocative oil painting that captures a moment of solitude and introspection. The composition centers on a young woman seated on the edge of a rooftop, her posture suggesting a contemplative or melancholic mood. She leans forward, resting her elbows on a ledge, and looks out over an urban skyline, lost in thought. The color palette is subdued and muted, with soft tones of gray, beige, and pastel colors dominating the scene. The background features a cityscape at dusk, where the sky takes on a pale yellow hue, transitioning to a deeper blue as it meets the silhouettes of tall buildings. The buildings themselves are depicted with minimal detail, using simple geometric shapes and dabs of color to suggest windows and architectural features. This minimalist approach draws attention to the girl and her emotional state. The girl is dressed in a simple white dress, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders, contrasting with the pale colors around her. The simplicity of her attire and the lack of distracting details emphasize her presence and the poignancy of her wait. The way she is seated, with her legs dangling over the edge and her body slightly turned, suggests a mix of anticipation and resignation. The use of light in the painting is subtle yet effective, highlighting the girl and casting gentle shadows that add depth to the scene. The artist's brushwork is delicate, capturing the softness of the girl's dress and the rough texture of the rooftop surface. "Girl Waiting" can be interpreted as a depiction of longing, hope, or contemplation. The girl's solitary figure against the vast, impersonal cityscape evokes a sense of isolation, yet her posture and gaze suggest she is waiting for something or someone. The painting invites viewers to reflect on moments of waiting in their own lives, the emotions tied to anticipation, and the quiet introspection that often accompanies such times. This oil painting beautifully captures a fleeting moment of introspection, using a muted color palette and minimalist cityscape to focus on the emotional state of the central figure. "Girl Waiting" stands out for its ability to convey a narrative through subtle details and evocative composition, making it a poignant and thought-provoking piece of art.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Girl waiting"
* ARTISTS: Oleksandr Gukalov
* SIZE: 40x60 cm/'15.74x23.62 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Oleksiyander Gukalov
After graduating from Lviv Polytechnic, he was engaged in scientific work. In his free time, he studied the works of Plato, the poetry of the ancient East, and religious works. At this time, resistance to the routine of life and utilitarian science arose in him; he became interested in man and his secrets. Oleksiyander decided to end his engineering career and become a humanitarian. Since 1990, he began to write and publish philosophical poems. Later he decided to devote himself to painting, a passion for which began during his years of study at the Lviv Polytechnic with caricatures and caricatures of classmates and teachers.

Since 2017 he has been painting with oil paints. Oleksiyander does not have a formal art education, but he is convinced that the craft and talent of an artist do not directly depend on professional education. The artist's works are characterized by completeness of composition and depth of meaning. He is not afraid to work with different themes, his paintings are true modern art that touches people. The artist’s portfolio includes landscapes and views of his favorite cities, portraits of pop stars, politicians, athletes, relatives, and animals. “I draw a toga when I feel the need for it. Therefore, I cannot say that I work in some narrow direction. Rather, it is a call from the soul,” the artist says about himself.

Exhibitions

2011 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition “World of Jazz”, Lutsk

2011 – Exhibition Arts.in.ua, Kiev

2012 – Personal exhibition in the art cafe “Apartment 35”, Lviv

2012 – Personal exhibition “On the Waves of Dreams”, Lutsk

2012 – International exhibition “Plain Air”, West Park Art Gallery, New York

2012 – International competition “Peace, Time and People”, special medal of achievements St. Michael, New York

2012 – Exhibition of artists who were included in the K-Gallery catalogue, Kyiv

2012 – International exhibition-competition of contemporary art “Ukrainian Art Week”, Kyiv

2013 – opening of a permanent exhibition and sale, Lutsk

2013 – Exhibition “Spring Impressions” of the international art project “Vicious Circle of Impressions”, Kiev

2015 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk

2015 – Ukrainian-Italian exhibition “Single Space”, Kyiv

2015 – International art project “New York – Tokyo”, Tokyo

2016 – International art project “Color in Motion”, New York Realism Gallery, first place and Gold medal in the category “Impressionism”, New York

2021 – International exhibition “Art Nest Paris”, Paris

Oleksandr Gukalov