SaveElephant Man
| Year of creation | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 41 W × 43 H × 3 D cm |
| Type of art | painting |
| Style | surrealism |
| Genre | mythological |
| Materials | oil, wood |
| Framing | the artwork is sold with framing |
| Type of packaging | cardboard box |
Description of the Artwork “Elephant Man”
The painting, executed in oil paints on a wooden panel, is a vivid example of inspiration from medieval Dutch painting. The characteristic features of this style are the detail, the richness of the color palette and the image of both realistic and fantastic elements. The painting presents a complex and multifaceted world where reality and fantasy are intertwined. In the center of the composition there is a figure with a mask in the form of an animal's head, which can symbolize mystery, or can allegorically represent human nature or another concept. This figure is sitting on a huge fish, surrounded by other mythical creatures. The background landscape includes a number of different buildings, boats and other elements, each of which may have its own symbolism or meaning. The sky is filled with fantastic birds flying in different directions, which can speak of infinity and freedom.
Elena Bezhenova, France
Elena Bezhenova was born in the Caucasus. It was the place of birth that determined the artist’s interest in studying and observing nature. In particular, Elena is professionally engaged in entomology and collects a personal collection of insects. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Moscow where she studied in detail the technique and technology of painting, and in particular the Dutch and German painters of the early Renaissance. She studied at the Rodchenko Moscow School of Photography and Multimedia, where she took a course in contemporary art. Now he is a 4th year student of École Supérieure d’Art et Design in Grenoble, where he continues his studies. In her artistic practice, Elena Bezhenova works with classical mediums of art — painting and drawing. At the same time, including modern technologies. The main theme of her work is the theory of the New Middle Ages. Through the prism of studying medieval painting, Elena comprehends modernity, creating her own picturesque images.