Ocean and flowers 

David Burliuk created this painting, "Ocean and Flowers," using oil paint and an impressionistic style that conveys the vitality and dynamism of nature. The flowers in the vase carry the weight of centuries, echoing the vanitas tradition. These arrangements, which once served as stark reminders of mortality, seem to be reborn here in the context of the ocean. The sea itself—a symbol of the eternal and the subconscious—infuses the flowers with a renewed sense of life. The vibrant colours and the bold brushstrokes reflect a primal urge to capture the fleeting beauty of life, resonating with our own subconscious awareness of time's passage. Notice how Burliuk captures the flowers at their peak, a visual metaphor for the apex of human experience, full of potential and possibility. Burliuk masterfully intertwines symbols of ephemerality with symbols of eternity, creating a cyclical dialogue. The ocean's timeless rhythm meets the transient bloom, reminding us of art's enduring power to reflect and reshape our understanding of existence.