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Article: М0017
Size: 90 x 90 cm
Gallery Artist: Walerij Baranow
This original work, «The 13th Game», was created by contemporary Austrian artist Walerij Baranow.
The painting by Walerij Baranow, «The 13th Game», is a multilayered, intellectual piece executed in mixed media (wood/plaster, gold leaf, oil), masterfully combining the symbolism of chess, Eastern philosophy, and the concept of fate. The work represents a powerful reflection on the strategies of life, wisdom, and predestination.
The central element of the composition is a relief image of Buddha’s head, located in the center of the chessboard that covers the entire canvas. The Buddha’s head is made of plaster, covered with gold leaf and oil, giving it a precious, shimmering glow. However, the image of Buddha is not whole: it is divided into fragments, like a mosaic or puzzle. Some parts of the face remain golden, while others are drawn with black and white lines, creating the effect of a complex, multifaceted image. Buddha’s eyes are closed, symbolizing deep meditation and inner peace despite the surrounding “chaos” of the chess game.
The background of the painting is a chessboard, but not flat; it is wavy, like fabric or a banner fluttering in the wind. The black and white squares of the chessboard are dynamically distorted, symbolizing the unpredictability of life and constantly changing circumstances. Silhouettes of chess pieces are placed on these squares. Some figures are clear, others are translucent or distorted, emphasizing their symbolic rather than literal nature.
The title «The 13th Game» adds a mystical and fatalistic tone to the work, as the number 13 is often associated with bad luck or fateful changes.
«The 13th Game» by Walerij Baranow is a profound meditation on the intersection of spirituality and earthly struggle, on the search for wisdom amid constant challenges. The painting invites contemplation on the concepts of fate, choice, and enlightenment in a world that often seems like a vast chessboard.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, becoming a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can purchase the painting «The 13th Game» online, sized 90 x 90 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Wood
Topic:
Philosophical motive
Size:
Large
Width:
90 cm
Height:
90 cm
Framing:
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