Oil painting Girl with a hammer Igor Konovalov

"Girl with a Hammer" by Igor Konovalov: Striking Contrasts and Feminine Power

Artistic Insight

"Girl with a Hammer" combines a vibrant and energetic backdrop with a powerful depiction of a woman in a construction setting. The subject, dressed in a sports bra and casual trousers with a hard hat and holding a sledgehammer, embodies strength and confidence. The bright yellow background with white polka dots injects a pop-art flair into the composition, enhancing the playful yet powerful theme of the painting.

Thematic Exploration

This artwork continues Igor Konovalov's exploration of juxtaposing traditional roles with unexpected elements. The mechanical bunnies floating around the subject add whimsy and surrealism, emphasizing the playful defiance of conventional gender roles. The painting celebrates feminine empowerment in male-dominated fields and portrays the subject with a joyous expression, suggesting satisfaction and pride in her capabilities.

Collection Significance

"Girl with a Hammer" is a standout piece in our Collection of Contemporary Art and in the Collection Portraits & Genre. It is not only a reflection of Konovalov's artistic prowess but also a powerful commentary on modern societal themes.

Ideal Collector

This painting is ideal for collectors who appreciate art that conveys strong messages of empowerment and challenges traditional norms. It is particularly appealing to those who support gender equality and the empowerment of women in all sectors of society.

Purchase and Display

Available for purchase, this painting is an excellent addition to any collection, offering both a visually striking and thematically rich masterpiece. It serves as a conversation starter and a symbol of breaking barriers.

About the Artwork 

Artwork Details

• Title: "Girl with a Hammer"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 135x110 cm / '53.14x43.30 inches'
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original artwork 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 Inquiries To view "Girl with a Hammer" or to explore more of Igor Konovalov's compelling works, please visit our gallery or contact us for more information. We offer a curated selection of art, ensuring that each piece resonates with both connoisseurs and new collectors alike.

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