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The olives and the winds,
2023
Dostena Lavergne
Painting : oil
50 x 50 x 1 cm 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch
€1,350
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50 x 50 x 1 cm 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Bulgaria
This mesmerizing artwork presents a striking fusion of nature and mythology, skillfully composed to captivate the observer. Central to the composition is a mermaid-like figure seamlessly blended with a tree, creating a powerful symbol of unity between the terrestrial and aquatic worlds. The figure stands poised at the center, her trunk transforming into roots that anchor firmly into the ground, while her arms extend upwards, transforming into branches adorned with ethereal foliage. The top of the artwork is dominated by a lush, cloudy canopy that extends outwards, suggesting the magnificence and expansive growth of the tree. This canopy, painted with intricate swirls and textures, simultaneously evokes the frothy waves of the sea and the airy wisps of clouds, blurring the boundaries between sky and water. The white and green hues create a dream-like ambiance, enhancing the mystical quality of the scene. The background features a deep, undulating sea that stretches across the horizon, symbolizing vastness and depth. The vibrant blue of the ocean contrasts sharply with the earthy tones of the tree figure, emphasizing the harmonious blend of elements. The careful use of light and shadow in the waves adds a dynamic sense of movement, suggesting the constant motion of water. At the base, the detailed rendering of the roots extends over a rocky outcrop, grounding the composition in solidity and permanence. These roots mirror the complex and intertwined nature of life, further enhancing the allegorical dimension of the artwork. The artist adeptly employs textured strokes and a rich color palette to bring this enchanting scene to life. The blending of human and natural forms invites contemplation on the interconnectedness of all life, the balance between nature's elements, and the mythological stories that intertwine with our understanding of the world. In summary, this artwork stands out for its inventive symbolism, masterful blending of forms, and evocative color work, making it a profound and captivating piece that invites deep reflection and admiration.
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Poet, writer, art critic and university lecturer in the anthropology of contemporary art, Dostena is an authentic and profound painter with solo exhibitions in France, Greece and Bulgaria.
As literary critic and translator Holly Karapetkov writes, the painterly overlay of images is a source of constant wonder and surprise in Dostena's texts where her artist's eye is always present. Her poems are imbued with the imagery of the artist, and her paintings are an expression of her poetic and vividly sensuous perception of the world." Bernard Remaux, French collector, publisher and president of the Alsace Academy of Arts and Letters, says of her in his opening address to Dostena's solo exhibition in 2022 at the Council of Europe "Dostena is a unique phenomenon in art! Her paintings impress at first sight with the Mediterranean light and ethereality embedded in the canvases. Bright sensibility and subtle colour combined with multi-layered symbolism and philosophical radiance. This original synthesis is something few contemporary artists have impressed me with. "
"The flickering pictorial language of these paintings captivates with the feeling that light springs from within, through the colours themselves.... Elegant and wise paintings!", art critic Prof. Dr. Galya Lardeva
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