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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-20258-566
Size: 50 x 60 cm
This original work "VAX" was created by contemporary Russian artist Alexei Kolesov and is available for purchase online.
The painting "VAX" by Alexei Kolesov is a powerful and timely portrait that deeply reflects the realities of the modern era, especially the pandemic period, and issues related to digital identification.
At the center of the composition is a frontal portrait of a man, executed in an expressive style. His bald head and expressive eyes, hidden behind bright red glasses, draw attention. His face is partially covered by a light-colored medical mask, immediately referencing the widespread safety measures and restrictions that have become part of everyday life.
The most significant and unsettling element of the painting is the miniature QR code placed directly on the character’s forehead, like a brand or digital identifier. This symbol serves as a metaphor for digital control, loss of anonymity, and a new form of "passport" in the modern world, reminiscent of the concept of "green passes" or vaccination certificates.
The man is dressed in a deep green hoodie or cloak, which contrasts with the warm orange-red tones of his skin and the background. The background depicts a stylized brick wall rendered in bright blue, turquoise, orange, and red hues. Large energetic brushstrokes create a sense of texture and movement, adding emotional intensity.
The artist uses a thick impasto technique, applying paint in dense, confident strokes, giving the work dynamism and a distinctive texture. The color palette is bright and saturated, with contrasting combinations that enhance the drama of the scene and its tension.
"VAX" is not just an image of a person in a mask; it is a profound reflection on the place of humans in the world of technology, on identity amid digitalization and universal demands. The painting raises questions about personal space, freedom, and the inevitability of adapting to new norms. The man’s gaze, directed straight at the viewer, expresses caution, resignation, and deep inner reflection, making the piece a relevant commentary on the challenges of the 21st century.
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 "VAX" painting online, sized 60 x 50 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Select and buy painting online on Baranow Art Gallery
Artwork's condition:
Year of creation of the painting:
2021
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Figurative
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
History
Size:
Medium
Width:
50 cm
Height:
60 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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