Rabbit people 1991

Oleg Holosiy’s 100 x 100 cm painting, titled "Rabbit People", plunges us into an evocative realm where animalistic figures emerge. The rabbit, often a symbol of fertility, vulnerability, and cleverness, has been seen across cultures from ancient mythologies to modern tales. Think of its depiction in medieval bestiaries, embodying both purity and lust. This duality persists; the rabbit appears in Renaissance paintings, sometimes as a symbol of abundance, other times hinting at hidden desires. Here, the shadowy figures with rabbit-like features evoke primal instincts and subconscious fears. They remind us of the animalistic drives that simmer beneath the surface of human behavior, reflecting collective anxieties about mortality and the untamed aspects of our nature. Consider how these figures resurface, transformed, in contemporary art, bearing new meanings. In this cyclical dance of symbols, Holosiy taps into a deep well of cultural memory, reminding us that these archetypes continuously evolve, shaped by our collective experiences and fears.