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Victoria Novak"With Kindness" Intertwined Nature and Humanity Oil Painting2017
2017
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"With Kindness" by Victoria Novak, completed in 2017, is a provocative oil on canvas that delves into the fusion of human and natural forms. The painting measures 39.40 x 23.60 inches, framed elegantly to 41.40 x 25.60 inches, displaying a complex tableau of hands and flora interwoven in harmony.
This artwork stands out for its unique composition, where the human form is both concealed and revealed by the foliage that wraps around it. Novak's use of light and shadow, along with her precise, soft brushwork, creates a tactile sensation that brings the viewer into an intimate connection with the subject. There’s a gentle strength in the way the hands hold and interact with the greenery, suggesting themes of growth, nurture, and protection.
"With Kindness" is a sophisticated piece that speaks to the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature. It is an original and thought-provoking work that encourages reflection on our role within the natural world and the delicate balance that sustains it.
About the Artist:
Realist painter Victoria Novak began her artistic career as an interior designer in her native Russia, where she graduated from the Academy of Arts. After a few years as a successful designer, she moved to Europe where she earned a Master Degree in Interior and Living Design from Domus Academy in Milan. After that, she started working in the studio Fuksas in Rome.
A move to Rome, where her love for Italian Renaissance developed, inspired Victoria to devote herself to painting. Of adopting the time-honored techniques, Victoria says: “At first it was more out of curiosity, but in the end, I discovered a method that helps me to realize my ideas in the most satisfying way.” Working with incredible attention to detail, color and form, Victoria paints portraits and still lifes that deliver drama and beauty in organic, natural ways.
She currently lives in Italy, where she continues to develop as an artist and illustrator. In 2018 she became an Adobe Partner joining the “Start with Stock” program for Adobe Stock. Victoria’s work has been featured in “International Artist Magazine”, “American Art Collector” and included in numerous juried exhibitions. Her paintings can also be found in private collections in Russia, Malta, Italy, Switzerland and the U.S.
- Creator:Victoria Novak (American)
- Creation Year:2017
- Dimensions:Height: 39.4 in (100.08 cm)Width: 23.6 in (59.95 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1308210134392
Victoria Novak is a realist painter whose roots in interior design deeply inform her artistic practice. Initially graduating from Russia's Academy of Arts and achieving success in interior design, she ventured into painting following a transformative period in Rome. Here, inspired by the Italian Renaissance, Novak embraced time-honored painting techniques, discovering a method "that helps me to realize my ideas in the most satisfying way." Her meticulous attention to detail, color, and form is evident in her dramatic portraits and still lifes, which exude beauty in their organic execution. Novak's work, featured in notable publications like "International Artist Magazine" and "American Art Collector," and part of private collections across Europe and the U.S., continues to evolve in Italy. She also collaborates with Adobe as a partner in their "Start with Stock" program.
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