Interior 1945

Vera Nedkova painted this intimate "Interior" with oil on canvas, using expressive brushwork to capture a domestic scene. Notice how the materiality of the paint itself—its viscosity and texture—creates depth and atmosphere. Nedkova skillfully manipulates the medium, allowing the paint to both describe objects and exist as its own textural element. The strokes are visible, almost like a form of expressive labor, mirroring the unseen work that goes into maintaining a home. The composition, with its chairs, table, and piano, suggests a space lived in, a space of both comfort and creativity. The painting doesn't strive for photorealistic detail, but rather uses the inherent qualities of oil paint to convey the essence of a room, transforming the everyday into something deeply personal and evocative. This approach blurs the line between representation and abstraction, elevating the ordinary to the realm of art.