Elena Shichko’s artwork stands as a riveting journey through a haze of romantic fantasy, where each brushstroke unveils a vibrant realm far removed from the mundane. Her canvases pulsate with expressive imagery that dances between the borders of reality and illusion. Guided by the principles of romantic fantasy realism, Shichko melds symbolism with surrealism, constructing an alternate universe that echoes with mythical reverberations. Her mastery in acrylic and oil allows her to craft compositions that are not mere reflections of reality but rather, a stylized reimagination of it. Each piece becomes an exploration of the soul’s inner sanctums, where nature and objects intertwine with sensuality and emotive depth.
In her still life series, Shichko eschews the straightforward documentary style for a more stylized approach, focusing on color harmony and the emotional resonance of the depicted elements. By moving beyond mere representation, she offers an introspective look into the essence of the items she paints, investing them with almost animate qualities that speak to the observer’s inner psyche. Her works become a portal, beckoning one to step into a world where the real coexists with the imagined, where every depicted object vibrates with the boundless energy of nature. Through her art, Shichko not only shares her vision but invites others to experience a new, enchanting world, rich with dreams and endless possibilities.
The stylistic direction that I use in my works, I would describe as romantic fantasy realism. I am attracted to bright expressive images, romantic and sensual. They do not live in the real world, their world is a world of fantasy, illusions and myths. This artificially constructed world reflects the inner state of a person’s soul. In the series of still lifes, I am not interested in a documentary interpretation of nature, but in stylization and color harmony. I am attracted by the romantic component, the image and the internal state of objects.In my works, I strive to portray a combination of the real and the fictional, the boundlessness of the energy of nature and objects. Each of my works is a journey into a new unique world!
Elena Shichko
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