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Anna Shesterikova
To Other Shores. Post-impressionism, oil paintings, sea, ocean, storm, ship

2022

$4,102.62
£3,084.14
€3,500
CA$5,615.33
A$5,806.22
CHF 3,235.45
MX$72,620.66
NOK 39,713.24
SEK 38,389.06
DKK 26,676.39

About the Item

In this large-format composition, the space of a ship's deck becomes a metaphor for the human journey—tense, unstable, yet forward-moving. The artist chooses an unusual vantage point: the viewer stands as if on the bow of a ship, between the masts and heavy ship structures, facing the raging elements. This is not a romantic voyage, but a test—an encounter with forces beyond control. The color contrast is crucial here: the rich, almost rusty red and ochre tones of the deck represent the world of man, technology, labor, and will. They collide with the cold, foaming turquoise-blue mass of the ocean, symbolizing primordial, chaotic energy. White brushstrokes seem to blur the boundaries of form, creating the sense that the elements are about to engulf everything man-made. The composition is built on a strong diagonal line of movement—the ship seems to crash into the waves, and the masts, stretching upward, resemble crosses, signal towers, and antennas of hope. They connect earth, man, and sky, emphasizing the dramatic moment of choice and transition. We see no horizon—only forward movement, toward the unknown, toward "foreign shores," which exist more as an idea than a specific place. The painterly style is deliberately expressive: broad, open brushstrokes, fluid texture, and sharp clashes of color. This heightens the sensation of wind, salt spray, and the vibration of metal underfoot. The painting doesn't so much depict a ship as it conveys a state—psychological and existential: a moment when the old world is already behind us, and the new has not yet taken shape. "To Other Shores" can be read as an image of an inner journey—emigration, spiritual quest, transcendence. This work is about the courage to go where there are no guarantees, but where there is movement, risk, and the possibility of transformation. Here, the painting becomes not a story about the sea, but about a man who dares to set out on the open ocean of his destiny. The painting was created for a modern interior with a large wall, ready to hang and equipped with hooks and cord. The sides are painted dark. The gallery presents the Swiss artist Anna Shesterikova, a highly professional artist who has been working in the international art market for many years. In 1993, she defended her master's degree with honors at the Faculty of Applied Arts at the Moscow Textile Academy. She is the founder of ANNA-ART-STUDIO in Buchs SG and has dozens of students. Anna has participated in more than 70 international exhibitions and has won many prizes. In 2023, she was awarded the Leonardo da Vinci Prize in Milan. The artist is regularly invited to various galleries for collaboration, and her works adorn hundreds of collections. The gallery guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work of art, confirmed by a certificate of authenticity. By purchasing paintings by Anna Shesterikova, you make a smart investment, as the price of her paintings is growing every year. The team of curators of the Art-S-Gallery.
  • Creator:
    Anna Shesterikova (1968, Swiss)
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    100 x 140 cm, edition of 1Price: $4,103
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Oslo, NO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Certificate of authenticity1stDibs: LU2717217608482

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