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Svetlana Shalygina
Confident, Curious & Playful (original large scale horse painting)
2022

Name: Confident, Curious & Playful (original large scale horse painting)
Brand: Svetlana Shalygina
Price: 12000 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A large scale textured horse original painting by the late artist, Svetlana Shalygina. Within the last year or so of her life, and the last phase of her art career, she began experimenting with painting animals and focused on bold, large scale paintings. With a handful of them already sold, a very limited collection remains. This is a stunning large scale statement piece that is perfect for a Contemporary and sophisticated space. It is a one of a kind blend of imagery and her signature texture that is truly unique with 2.5" gallery wrapped edges, not needing frame. *It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of Svetlana's passing this year. There are still available works to acquire and our hope is to continue spreading the beauty of her work. "I would like you to acquire my art because it speaks to you, touches your life, reminds you of a particular journey or experience, or simply brings a smile to your face." - Svetlana Shalygina About the artist : In 1973, Svetlana Shalygina was born into a poor, humble working class family in Efremov, Russia. She and an older sister were raised in a small, studio apartment 200 miles south of Moscow by parents who worked in a local factory but were very devoted to their children. Svetlana grew up close to nature in wide-open Russian countryside and picturesque valleys which she sketched and painted throughout her childhood. It was here she developed a strong interest in Russian classical art, poetry, music and literature. A naturally romantic curiosity about life took Svetlana to Moscow and St. Petersburg at age 18, where she lived and worked on her own. In Moscow, her intuitive art talent was fed by the greatest museums in the world, and nourished by the inspiration of the world’s unsurpassed classical masters. Svetlana also continued her quest for knowledge by traveling to Paris, Milan, Rome, Vienna, and other European cities to better harmonize her developing identity with the original work of modern masters. At 20, her life took a dramatic turn when she seized a remarkable opportunity to come to the United States. America was to become her second home, but saying goodbye to her supportive family and friends in the former Soviet Union was made especially difficult because complex emigration laws prevented her from returning for at least a decade. Her new life in the Land of Opportunity was difficult at first. She cleaned houses and washed dishes in a New Jersey restaurant. Discouraged and lost, Svetlana came to realize that no matter how hard she worked, an expensive formal art education in New York City would not become a reality. In 1996, Svetlana Shalygina’s interests took her and her few belongings to Phoenix, Arizona where the desert’s sunny weather, great beauty, and affordable living heartened the young artist. For the next twelve years, she lived and maintained her studio in the American West. Without a formal art education, Svetlana took a different route to success—self-study, experimentation, and the development of a unique creative path. The foundation of Svetlana’s unique style is the poetry and beauty she treasured as a child, and the love she still feels for her Homeland. The core of her creative expression is both personal and nostalgic—to the point she was originally reluctant to share her vision openly with others. Her maturing style has been strongly influenced by her love of nature and her interest in human behavior and emotion. Several years ago, Svetlana’s intriguing and sophisticated body of work was discovered by an accomplished fellow artist and art collector who encouraged her to expand her palette and unveil her creative vision to the world. Limited edition canvas prints also available upon request.

Creator:

Svetlana Shalygina (1973 - 2023, American, Russian)

Creation Year:

2022

Dimensions:

Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Medium:

Oil

Period:

2010-

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