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Alexei Kolesov
Alexey Kolesov (born 1959, Samara) has participated in and curated numerous exhibitions in Samara and Tolyatti from 2012 to the present. He is a veter ...
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Article: AK-20251-566
Size: 60 x 80 cm
This original work «Self-portrait in the four elements» was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexei Kolesov and is available for purchase online.
Alexei Kolesov's painting «Four Elements» is a profound symbolic canvas exploring the unity of the universe and the human soul through the lens of the classical elements. The artwork is divided into four distinct zones, each representing one of the elements, yet all are organically connected, forming a single harmonious composition.
In the upper left part, blue and turquoise tones dominate, symbolizing Water and Air. Here, a serene half of a human face, radiating calmness, rises above the water’s surface, while a hand, as if in blessing, reaches toward the light clouds. Within the water, marked by the Water symbol (an inverted triangle), a fish swims.
The upper right section blazes with fiery shades — red, orange, yellow. The other half of the same human face is surrounded by bright sparks, and a majestic bird, reminiscent of an owl or hawk, soars within the fiery vortex. The hand is immersed in flames, where a graceful lizard twists. The Fire symbol (a triangle pointing upward) is clearly visible here.
The central figure — a human face split in two — serves as a bridge between these opposing elements, giving them a personal, inner dimension and emphasizing the unity of duality.
The lower left part, rendered in green-earthy tones, represents the element of Earth. Here, against a backdrop of vegetation, the aquatic world continues with fish and air bubbles, complemented by the distinct Earth symbol (a square).
In the lower right section, painted in warm red-brown tones, a mighty turtle is depicted on shimmering, smoldering earth. It symbolizes longevity and stability of the Earth, yet possesses hidden fiery energy.
Kolesov skillfully unites the microcosm of man with the macrocosm of nature. Each element does not exist in isolation but flows into another, creating a dynamic and harmonious composition. Color transitions, rich texture, and numerous details (the shimmering fish scales, sparks of fire, feathers of the bird) give the painting volume, depth, and profound mystical meaning. It is a reflection on balance, the interconnectedness of all existence, and the inner alchemy constantly taking place in the human soul.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a beautiful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «Self-portrait in the four elements» online, sized 80 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Year of creation of the painting:
2018
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Figurative
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Mythology
Size:
Large
Width:
60 cm
Height:
80 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
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Alexey Kolesov (born 1959, Samara) has participated in and curated numerous exhibitions in Samara and Tolyatti from 2012 to the present. He is a veter ...
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