Fantasy and fugue 2009

Andrey Remnev made this painting, "Fantasy and fugue," at an unknown date, with I imagine, oil on canvas. Look at the way the artist built up this imagined space. See how the painting shifts and emerges through trial, error, and intuition. It is a musical fugue for the eyes. I sympathize with Remnev, imagining him in his studio. What was he thinking when he made it? The girl's dress is so somber against the flash of the musician’s garb. The paint is thin, creating smooth surfaces that contribute to the emotional and intellectual resonances of the work. The musician's wig is an explosion of white that contrasts with the dark background and highlights the drama of the scene. Artists are in an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time, inspiring one another’s creativity. This painting embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations and meaning.