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Oleksandr Khrapachov
"Wet grass"

2014

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In this deeply poetic work, Alexander Khrapachov reveals the mysterious world of the birch forest - a space where every detail is full of symbolism and vital energy. The painting is the result of the artist's direct communication with nature, painted in the open air from life at the moment when the morning dew is still shining on the grass, and the air is filled with the freshness of the forest wilderness. The philosophy of the birch forest The birch forest in Khrapachov's work is not just a natural motif, but a deep metaphor for life. Fragile and capricious, the thin white trunks of birch trees emerge from the dark environment as a symbol of light breaking through the complexities of existence. The artist skillfully conveys this contrast - the “whirlpool of life”, where each birch becomes the embodiment of resilience and beauty despite all the trials. Mastery of plein air painting Created directly in nature, the work retains the unique energy of the place that cannot be reproduced in the studio. Each brushstroke of oil paint on a 40×50 cm canvas conveys the feeling of wet morning grass, the coolness of the forest shade and that special silence that reigns among the birches. The size of the canvas creates a perfect balance between the intimacy of perception and the ability to convey the space of the forest.A synthesis of academic school and impressionistic sensibility By combining academic precision in the rendering of form with impressionistic freedom of brushstroke, Khrapachov has created a work that impresses with its technical perfection and emotional depth. The white trunks of the birch trees are painted with such skill that it seems you can touch their smooth bark, and the damp grass underfoot rustles with the lightest touch of the wind. Recognition of the art community The work received official recognition by being included in the prestigious personal catalog “Oleksandr Khrapachov. Painting, Drawing”, published by the publishing house ‘Sofia-A’ in Kyiv in 2015. This 88-page academic publication presents the artist's best works, and “Wet Grass” occupies a special place in it as an example of masterful plein air painting. The publication in the catalog testifies to the high artistic value of the work and its significance in the author's oeuvre. Energy for your space “Wet Grass” will bring a special atmosphere of calm and renewal to your home or office. This work is able to transform the space, filling it with the energy of the forest, the freshness of the morning and the harmony that exists between man and nature. Every time you look at this painting, you will feel the calming power of the forest and recall the best moments of unity with nature. Oleksandr Khrapachov (born in 1981) continues the traditions of the great Ukrainian landscape school, bringing modern sensitivity and philosophical understanding to it. “Wet Grass” is an opportunity to become the owner of a real artwork that carries the depth of Ukrainian nature and the talent of a master who could see the whole universe in an ordinary birch forest.
  • Creator:
    Oleksandr Khrapachov
  • Creation Year:
    2014
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Edinburgh, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1987216458872

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