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Rudolf KosowGame (bob cat, female tennis player, ball, vintage, animal, surrealist painting2024
2024
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In this captivating painting by Rudolf Kosow, the canvas comes alive with a surreal and dynamic encounter. At first glance, we see a massive bob cat head, rendered in repose with a tranquility that belies its untamed nature. The wild cat's visage is a study in serenity, with closed eyes and a softness to its features that evoke a state of restful slumber.
The tranquility of the scene is juxtaposed with the poised figure of a female tennis player, captured in the decisive moment before her swing. Her form is small against the backdrop of the wild cat's face, yet she is full of intention, her racket drawn back, ready to strike the ball. The contrast between the imminent action of the player and the peaceful rest of the wild cat creates a tension that is both playful and profound.
This surreal interplay speaks to Kosow's unique vision, where the boundaries of scale and context are blurred. The tennis player, typically seen on a court, is instead placed within a dreamscape where her sporting action is set against the backdrop of nature's quiet giant. It's as if the player is challenging the wild, or perhaps engaging with it on a level that defies conventional reality.
The cool blue backdrop and the crisp white of the tennis player's attire illuminate the scene, emphasizing the dreamlike quality that permeates the work. The juxtaposition of sport—a game of agility and precision—with the slumbering cat, a symbol of nature's untamed spirit, invites a myriad of interpretations. Is the tennis player aiming to awaken the beast, or is she simply playing a game within a dream? The painting teases the imagination, suggesting a narrative that is as whimsical as it is wondrous.
Kosow's talent lies in his ability to invite viewers into a world where the rules of reality are playfully rewritten, allowing for an exploration of themes like the interplay of human ambition with the primal forces of nature. This piece, with its delicate brushwork and striking imagery, encourages us to ponder the unlikely and extraordinary meetings that occur in the theater of dreams.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, animal vs human, 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: LU907114347762
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