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Olga Nikitina
Bait Ball Sardines Oil Painting Impressionist Underwater Art

2024

$650
£493.47
€564.42
CA$908.14
A$1,010.05
CHF 527.42
MX$12,291.29
NOK 6,735.95
SEK 6,317.13
DKK 4,212.51
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Immersing the viewer in the heart of the ocean, Baitball Sardines is a striking expression of movement, rhythm, and the raw energy of marine life. Inspired by Olga Nikitina’s personal encounters with the underwater world, this painting channels the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Sardine Run in South Africa—a breathtaking natural event where massive schools of sardines form hypnotic bait balls in a synchronized, swirling dance of survival. With bold palette knife strokes and thick layers of oil paint, the impasto technique enhances the textural depth of the piece, creating a sense of dynamic fluidity and turbulence. The interplay of deep blues, emerald greens, and shimmering hints of light conveys the contrast between chaos and harmony beneath the waves. The vortex-like motion of the fish evokes both urgency and wonder, reflecting the delicate balance of life in the ocean’s depths. Through this work, Nikitina captures more than just a scene—she encapsulates an emotion, a fleeting moment of connection between the diver and the sea. It is an invitation to experience the ocean’s pulse, to lose oneself in its vast beauty, and to witness the unspoken dialogue between nature and the observer.
  • Creator:
    Olga Nikitina (1983, Ukrainian)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 0.71 in (1.8 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Zofingen, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2203215837742

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