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Olga Nikitina
Kaleidoskope Underwater Painting was created underwater at the depth of 7.6m

2024

$1,800
£1,360.20
€1,570.70
CA$2,515.23
A$2,790.86
CHF 1,461.91
MX$34,223.41
NOK 18,595.01
SEK 17,552.89
DKK 11,713.68
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Kaleidoscope is an original oil painting created underwater at a depth of 7.6 meters by artist Olga Nikitina, a pioneer in the rare and physically demanding practice of underwater painting. This vibrant work captures the essence of a colorful abstract stream of fish, rendered in rich, dynamic strokes that reflect both the movement of marine life and the fluidity of the ocean itself. Painted entirely with a palette knife while scuba diving, the piece features expressive impasto textures and vivid color contrasts. Schools of fish dissolve into abstract forms, flowing together in a rhythmic current of blue, purple, red, pink tones—blurring the boundary between representation and pure emotion. As with all of Nikitina’s underwater works, Kaleidoscope is more than a painting—it is an artifact of immersion. Created in direct contact with the sea, it reflects the spontaneity, pressure, and beauty of the ocean environment. The work is signed and accompanied by documentation of its underwater origin, making it a rare and evocative addition to any fine art collection. Style: underwater expressionism Technique: palette knife oil painting Olga is an artist and scuba diving instructor, she draw her inspiration from being underwater. She traveled around the world, dives in different ocean and sea for discovering new colors, shapes, emotions, to capture all varieties of our another world – underwater. She believes when she teach people scuba diving she opens the door to new planet, to new reality in another dimension. In her art she reflects these emotions what people experience being underwater. Who have tried scuba diving once become a different person, it is not possible to forget that experience. Olga’s artworks will transfer you to that moment and you will dive in your memories with all your feelings. Piece of art will be not just a beautiful decoration on your wall but it becomes part of you, part of your space. Olga Nikitina is a follower and developer of new direction in art – underwater impressionism, painting what was created underwater during scuba diving. However not all her art were created underwater - It is very complicated process, takes a lot of personal energy and resources. Big part of artworks Olga creates in her studio. Underwater painting collection is quite limited. Please read descriptions an you will find all details or do not hesitate to contact us.
  • Creator:
    Olga Nikitina (1983, Ukrainian)
  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Zofingen, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2203216269502

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