Mikhail Zuyeu

The Keeper of Geese, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
A woman sits serenely on a bench, cradling a white goose against her chest. Her patterned dress blends into the patchwork of earth beneath her, while a modern sneaker on her foot disrupts the timeless rhythm of the scene. Beside her, a second goose stands upright, mirroring her stillness. The vivid blue background and mosaic-like patterns bring together tradition and contemporary detail in a surreal harmony.

About the Artist
Artist Mikhail Zuyeu creates balanced, structured compositions infused with vivid color and natural motifs. "I intend to bring joy, calm, and happiness in every painting I create," says Mikhail. Influenced strongly by the elegance and geometry of Art Deco, his work combines clarity of form with organic harmony, often featuring trees, sunlight, and water. A self-taught artist, Mikhail first trained as an architect and began his career in 1978 before returning to painting after his retirement in 2019. He now works in a light-filled garage studio in the Pacific Northwest, where music accompanies his creative process. When not painting, Mikhail enjoys reading, traveling, and listening to music.

Words that describe this painting: figure, woman, goose, pattern, portrait, profile, dress, animals, people, outsider, oil painting, blue

The Keeper of Geese
Mikhail Zuyeu
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
36 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.