Oil painting Not everyone will be taken into the future Igor Konovalov

Introducing "Not Everyone Will Be Taken Into the Future" by Igor Konovalov: A Meditative Reflection on Time and Identity

Collection and Significance

This oil painting is a prominent piece in our Collection of Contemporary Art, enriching the Collection of Portraits & Genre with its deep thematic elements and visual richness. "Not Everyone Will Be Taken Into the Future" is a unique addition among Other Works by Igor Konovalov, offering a profound commentary on the passage of time and personal identity. This piece is ideal for those looking to Buy a Oil painting that explores complex social and existential themes, making it a significant choice for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate Handmade Paintings Online.

About This Painting

Set against a serene backdrop of everyday tranquility, the painting features an elderly individual lost in a moment of peaceful reflection or daydreaming. The composition is enriched with abstract, playful elements floating around, suggesting the ephemeral nature of thoughts and memories. The oil on canvas measures 90x80 cm, depicting a beautifully detailed scene that captures the juxtaposition of a calm interior against the dynamic flow of life’s unseen forces.

The whimsical molecular structures and fantastical elements that adorn the scene serve as metaphors for the fleeting moments and the vibrant yet unseen energies that shape our lives. These elements contrast with the peaceful demeanor of the figure, emphasizing the disparity between our internal experiences and the external world’s relentless pace.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: "Not Everyone Will Be Taken Into the Future"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 90x80 cm / '35.43x31.49 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.

Invitation to Viewers

We invite you to immerse yourself in the contemplative depth of "Not Everyone Will Be Taken Into the Future." This painting is not merely a visual piece; it is an invitation to reflect on the nuances of aging, memory, and the personal journey through time. It is an ideal acquisition for those who value art that challenges and enriches the viewer’s understanding of life’s profound truths.

Discover this and other masterpieces in our online gallery, where each work from our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Portraits & Genre, including Other Works by Igor Konovalov, is curated to provide insight and emotional resonance. This artwork, available for those looking to Buy Handmade Paintings Online, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece that beautifully navigates the complexities of human experience and the existential challenges posed by the modern world.