Oil painting Green wave Igor Konovalov

Introducing "Green Wave" by Igor Konovalov: A Surreal Meditation on Nature and Economy

Collection and Significance

"Green Wave" is a notable piece in our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Landscapes, and it is an essential addition to any collection featuring Other Works by Igor Konovalov. This oil painting invites viewers to ponder the delicate balance between nature and the economic forces that shape our environment, making it a significant work for both art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

About This Painting

"Green Wave" is a large, hand-painted oil on canvas, measuring 135x185 cm. The artwork features surreal elements, including floating organic forms resembling green olives or pebbles, alongside imagery of floating currency bills. The background merges ethereal pink clouds with a crimson forest landscape, creating a dreamlike atmosphere where natural and economic symbols coexist and interact.

The dynamic composition of "Green Wave" symbolizes the intersection of nature and the economy, with the floating green forms and currency suggesting the unpredictability and fluidity of wealth within the vast, uncontrollable forces of our environment. The painting evokes the rise of ecological consciousness, positioning it as a formidable force akin to economic influences.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

Title: "Green Wave"
Artist: Igor Konovalov
Size: 135x185 cm / '53.14x72.83 inches'
Medium: Oil on canvas
Technique: Unique, original piece from our exclusive 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 experience the enchanting and thought-provoking world of "Green Wave" at our gallery. For those interested in enhancing their collections with significant pieces, this painting is available for those looking to Buy a Oil Painting or explore Handmade Paintings Online. "Green Wave" offers not only a visual delight but also serves as a deep, reflective piece on the balance between ecological sustainability and economic growth.

Discover "Green Wave" and more in our gallery, where each piece from our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Landscapes, including Other Works by Igor Konovalov, tells a unique story that resonates deeply with contemporary themes and personal reflections.