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Rudolf Kosow
Baddie (coyote, man, wild animal, americana, surrealist painting, nature, field)

2024

$1,200
£911.19
€1,042.01
CA$1,676.57
A$1,864.72
CHF 973.70
MX$22,691.61
NOK 12,435.60
SEK 11,662.39
DKK 7,776.93
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This surrealistic painting on canvas titled "Baddie" by Rudolf Kosow is an enthralling visual narrative that masterfully weaves together three essential elements: man, animal, and nature. Here, the coyote, meticulously detailed and lifelike, dominates the scene with its penetrating gaze, while the tiny figure of an individual—perhaps an explorer—stands enveloped in tall grass, their scale dwarfed not only by the wolf but also by the encompassing wilderness. This dramatic disparity in size creates a dreamlike atmosphere, one that's emblematic of Kosow's artistic pursuit to transcend the borders of pure realism in search of new image content and motifs. Kosow's commitment to realism is evident in the tangible textures and depth within the painting, yet it is his flair for the surreal that orchestrates these unlikely and impossible relationships between humans, animals, and nature. In his works, such as this one, there's an intriguing ambiguity— a blend of danger and curiosity—as one ponders whether the meeting between human and animal is one of friendship or animosity, with an unclear common goal. This scene invites observers to immerse themselves in the artwork, to become an integral part of the story being told. The light blue, textured backdrop suggests an otherworldly realm or perhaps a vivid landscape within the mind, amplifying the sense of introspection about our place within the natural world. In his works, Kosow often poses questions rather than providing answers, prompting the viewer to contemplate the underlying narrative and anticipate the unfolding events, where one is left to wonder about the subsequent moments of an unusual enconter or alliance. In this painting, as in more recent works, Kosow's play on surrealism comes through in the stark and absurd proportions between human and animal. It's an exploration of "what if"—what if animals were much larger than in real life? What consequences, benefits, or problems might arise? Would the nature of our relationship with them change? This painting, like his others, is not merely an image but a conversation piece that asks us to delve into the realm of possibilities, of surrealistic relationships, and to ask ourselves, "What happens next?" keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, coyote, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal, vintage, oil painting, animal painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary figurative painting, dreams, symbolic composition, nostalgia, fantasy
  • Creator:
    Rudolf Kosow (1972, German, Kazakhstani)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Quebec, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU907114346922

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