Sitting 1991

Oleg Holosiy made this painting, “Sitting,” using oil on canvas, and it measures 110 by 110 centimeters. The colour palette is muted, almost monochromatic, lending a moody, introspective feel. Holosiy's brushstrokes are visible, adding a tactile quality, as if he built the image up gradually through layers of paint. It's not about hiding the process, but revealing it. Notice how the figure is positioned in the lower part of the frame, almost swallowed by the darkness. The figure is not quite at ease, maybe wrestling with thoughts or emotions. It reminds me of some of the darker works of Paula Rego, where figures are caught in ambiguous narratives. Holosiy is creating a sense of depth and texture that invites us to lean in and decipher its mysteries. Art, in the end, should leave you with questions, not just answers, right?