SaveGreta
| Year of creation | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 32 W × 36 H × 3 D cm |
| Type of art | painting |
| Style | symbolism |
| Genre | portrait |
| Materials | oil, wood |
| Framing | the artwork is sold with framing |
| Type of packaging | cardboard box |
Description of the Artwork “Greta”
This painting, saturated with symbolism, depicts a young girl with a look filled with thoughtfulness and, perhaps, longing. The background reveals a nature that has lost its primordial nature, reflecting human intervention. This is the personification of how man, in his quest for progress and benefit, is changing the face of the Earth. In the foreground is a figure with six fingers on his hand, which symbolizes the unprecedented human impact on the environment – his actions affect not only the world around him, but also the person himself, turning him into something else, changing his essence. This hand mutation is a powerful reminder that we are inseparable from nature, and our reckless exploitation of resources is coming back to us, changing us as a species. The painting is done in oil paints on a wooden panel, which gives the image depth and richness of textures.
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.