Painting "Mermaid"

Article: SK-20257-433

Size: 120 x 120 cm

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This original artwork “Mermaid” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Kiyanitsa  and is available for sale online.

Kiyanitsa’s painting “Mermaid” is not just an image of a mythical creature, but a poignant and disturbing portrait of tragedy embodied in the image of a drowned soul. The artist uses a muted, somber color palette and an expressive painting technique to create an atmosphere of longing, hopelessness, and some sinister beauty characteristic of the world of Slavic mythology. It is not just a fantastic image, but like a visual embodiment of the pain, loneliness, and rejection that can haunt a person rejected by society or consumed by their own darkness.

At the center of attention of the painting is the face of a mermaid emerging through murky water. Her features are distorted by suffering, and her eyes, devoid of pupils, look as if through the viewer, causing a feeling of discomfort and anxiety. The artist details the texture of the skin, conveying its pallor, wateriness, and a feeling of coldness, as if the mermaid had long left the world of the living.

A special feature of the painting is that the mermaid’s hair, disheveled and tangled, seems to be a continuation of the algae and slime surrounding her. This technique creates a feeling of unity between the mermaid and the water element, emphasizing her connection with the world of the dead. The hair seems to envelop the mermaid’s face, muffling her voice and depriving her of the opportunity to break free from her captivity.

The water in which the mermaid is located is executed in various shades of gray, green, and brown, creating a feeling of turbidity, depth, and danger. The water seems to be a living element that has absorbed the mermaid and does not want to let her go. It seems to be a symbol of oblivion, depriving the mermaid of the memory of her past life and hope for the future.

The artist deliberately avoids bright colors and dynamic elements in order to emphasize the atmosphere of longing and hopelessness. The painting seems to be a snapshot of the moment when life has already left the mermaid’s body, leaving only pain, fear, and despair.

Overall, the plot of the painting conveys a feeling of sadness, tragedy, and hope. The painting seems to invite the viewer to reflect on the meaning of life, on the value of love, and on the fact that even in the darkest times there is always room for hope.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Mermaid” measuring 120 x 120 cm with secure shipping to your location.

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Artwork's condition:

Perfect

Year of creation of the painting:

2025

Artwork Type:

Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)

Style:

Expressionism

Technic:

Oil

Support or surface:

Linen canvas

Topic:

Fairytale

Size:

Large

Width:

120 cm

Height:

120 cm

Thickness:

2.5 cm

Framing:

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Kiyanitsa

Artist Sergey Kiyanitsa graduated from the Yekaterinburg Art College named after I.D. Shadr in 2008, from the painting department. In 2006, he partici ...

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