Без Назви III, Із Серії Вівтар Світу Моєї Мрії 2020

Kateryna Lysovenko made this image from the series, “Altar of the World of My Dreams” using paint, likely on canvas or board. The palette is limited, almost monochromatic, and the blue background shimmers with brushstrokes that feel quick and intuitive. I love how the tan of the figures contrasts with this blue, and how the artist models the forms with just enough information. Notice the subtle gradations of color that suggest volume and depth. The bodies are outlined and the paint is applied thinly, in layers. I am drawn to the way the hands are clasped, this one simple gesture becomes the focal point, suggesting tenderness and connection. Lysovenko's work reminds me of Paula Modersohn-Becker, both artists share a similar interest in the female form and a desire to depict it with honesty and vulnerability. Art is always in conversation, a continuous dialogue across time and space.