Ants 

Konstantin Korobov’s painting, "Ants", compels us to observe the insect world with renewed attention. Born in 1985, Korobov emerged as an artist in a post-Soviet era marked by shifts in political and social structures. The painting offers a hyperrealistic glimpse into the ants' intricate world, their bodies intertwined in a struggle that could be for survival, dominance, or simply a place within their complex social hierarchy. The artist's meticulous approach to detail, particularly in rendering the ants' exoskeletons and individual features, speaks to a fascination with their resilience and adaptability. The dark backdrop heightens the drama, turning the mundane into something monumental. Korobov doesn't merely replicate reality; he invites us to consider the parallels between the insect and human worlds, provoking questions about power, community, and the individual's place within a larger system.