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Vladimir Petran
Vladimir Petran was born in 1962 in Pruzhany, Brest Region. In 1982, he graduated from the Bobruisk Art School with a degree in decorative arts. He ha ...
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Article: VP-20254-614
Size: 30 x 40 cm
This original work «A Forest Fairytale or a Passion for Big Snails» was created by contemporary artist Vladimir Petran and is available for purchase online.
Vladimir Petran’s painting “A Forest Fairytale or a Passion for Big Snails” is a mesmerizing dive into a surreal fairy tale world, where familiar images of nature transform into something entirely new, mysterious, and captivating. The artist creates an atmosphere filled with hidden meanings, where fantasy becomes reality, and reality is merely a backdrop for the play of imagination.
At the center of the composition is a huge majestic snail whose spiral shell seems like an entire world. This snail is not just an animal but a symbol of something ancient, eternal, carrying the wisdom of ages. Its shell, like a spaceship or a temple, serves as the stage for other characters.
A whole scene unfolds around the snail. On both sides are creatures resembling humans but with clear signs of fantasy. One figure, wearing a red headdress, appears to interact with the snail, possibly trying to control or study it. Another figure, female, with long gray hair and a bare chest, looks at the snail with either admiration or challenge. Her gaze is full of mystery.
Further down, at the base of the shell, other creatures can be seen, resembling small snails or snail-people, whose heads poke out of shells. They seem to be part of this unusual community connected to the giant being.
The forest surrounding the characters is also filled with fantastic elements. The trees have whimsical, twisted shapes, as if they grow not by the laws of nature but by the laws of dreams. Leaves and branches intertwine, creating a sense of a mysterious world hidden from view.
Vladimir Petran masterfully uses details to create a fairy-tale atmosphere. His brushstrokes are precise and neat, conveying the texture of skin, shell, and leaves. The color palette is muted and earthy, dominated by greens, browns, and grays, which creates a feeling of naturalness and organic quality despite the fantastical imagery.
The title «A Forest Fairytale or a Passion for Big Snails» reveals the duality of the work. It can be simply a fairy tale inspired by nature or a deeper reflection on our passions, on what attracts us and what we value. Snails, slow and mysterious creatures, may symbolize something that requires time and patience or something we often overlook in the rush of life.
«A Forest Fairytale or a Passion for Big Snails» is a painting that immerses you in a world of fantasy, prompting reflection on hidden meanings and on how we perceive the world around us. Vladimir Petran creates a work that both enchants with its beauty and intrigues with its mystery.
This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, becoming a wonderful decoration for your interior.
You can buy the painting «A Forest Fairytale or a Passion for Big Snails» online, sized 80 x 80 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2018
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Impressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Flowers
Size:
Small
Width:
30 cm
Height:
40 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
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Vladimir Petran was born in 1962 in Pruzhany, Brest Region. In 1982, he graduated from the Bobruisk Art School with a degree in decorative arts. He ha ...
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