Oil painting Smoky eyes Igor Konovalov

Introducing "Smoky Eyes" by Igor Konovalov: A Vivid Portrayal of Femininity and Surrealism

Collection and Significance

"Smoky Eyes" is a prominent feature within our Collection of Contemporary Art and a distinguished part of our Collection of Portraits & Genre. This painting, a notable piece among Other Works by Igor Konovalov, offers a profound commentary on beauty standards and the complexities of human emotions. It is a must-have for collectors looking to Buy a Oil painting that merges the allure of realism with surrealistic overtones, making it a perfect addition to Exclusive Art Collections for Sale.

About This Painting

"Smoky Eyes" measures 135x110 cm and is crafted using vibrant oil on canvas. The artwork captures a woman against a striking pink polka-dotted background. Her dark attire and the hand covering her mouth create a stark contrast, while her smoky-eyed gaze draws the viewer into a narrative of surprise or contemplation. The surrounding whimsical balloon-like shapes in green and purple add a playful yet surreal quality to the composition.

The painting's title and the emphasis on the smoky eye makeup highlight themes of femininity and the performative aspects of beauty. The juxtaposition of the woman's expression with the carefree, floating shapes may symbolize the contrast between societal expectations and the chaotic nature of genuine human emotions.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: "Smoky Eyes"
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 135x110 cm / '53.14x43.30 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 explore the captivating and complex world of "Smoky Eyes" at our gallery. This painting is an excellent choice for those interested in enhancing their home or office with unique and thought-provoking artwork. For enthusiasts and collectors eager to explore Exclusive Art Collections for Sale, "Smoky Eyes" promises not only a visual delight but also a deep, reflective experience.

Discover "Smoky Eyes" and other masterpieces in our gallery, where each work from our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Portraits & Genre, including Other Works by Igor Konovalov, offers a unique narrative that resonates with contemporary themes of identity, desire, and the surreal interplay of the tangible and imagined.