Picasso in Thought,
2025
Anatoly Tarabanov
Painting : oil
70 x 90 x 2 cm 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch
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70 x 90 x 2 cm 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Ukraine
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The oil painting on canvas titled "Picasso in Thought" presents a captivating and introspective portrayal of one of the most influential artists in modern history. The composition blends vibrant abstraction with expressive portraiture to pay homage to Pablo Picasso's multifaceted genius and complex emotional world. At the heart of the painting is the artist himself, rendered with stark intensity and surrounded by a symbolic collage that alludes to the most iconic motifs of his career and life. Picasso's face dominates the center of the canvas, his expression deeply pensive, with one hand resting against his cheek in a classic pose of contemplation. His gaze is directed forward yet inward, as if he is simultaneously observing the viewer and retreating into his own labyrinth of thoughts. The artist's head and features are constructed using bold, angular planes of color—reds, oranges, yellows, blues, and greens—echoing the Cubist aesthetic he helped pioneer. This technique not only references his artistic legacy but also reflects the emotional fragmentation and depth of his inner world. The background is a pulsating kaleidoscope of references to Picasso's life and art. To the left of the portrait, a white dove, a recurring symbol of peace in Picasso's work, takes flight against a vivid red field. This dove evokes both his political ideals and his personal longing for serenity. Behind the dove, shadowy silhouettes and abstract shapes flicker like memories or fragments of past canvases, reinforcing the idea of Picasso's mind as a living museum of his own creations. On the right side of the painting, the head of a bull emerges from the chaotic geometry—another unmistakable symbol from Picasso's oeuvre, often associated with his “Guernica" and its commentary on war, brutality, and resistance. The bull's fierce gaze contrasts sharply with the calm sadness of Picasso's own eyes, perhaps representing the tension between external violence and internal reflection. Various other symbols populate the canvas: a martini glass suggesting indulgence or the passing of time; strings of pearls, evoking the women in Picasso's life and the complexity of his relationships; and geometric fragments that bring to mind stained glass or shattered mirrors. These elements are woven seamlessly into the tapestry of colors and textures, blurring the line between memory, imagination, and artistic legacy.
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Born in 1953 in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
1965–1969: Studied at an art school.
1968–1973: Studied at the Dnipro Art School, specializing in painting.
From 1978: Participated in republican, all-union, and international exhibitions.
1988: Became a member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine.
The artist's works can be seen in museums in Ukraine and abroad, including the Boston Museum of Social Art. Many of his pieces are in private collections in the USA, European countries, Turkey, and Israel.
Currently lives and works in Zaporizhzhia.
Anatoly Tarabanov works in the field of easel painting.
Tarabanov's art combines direct life impressions with meticulous work on form. The artist himself believes that the technique of painting needs to be perfected throughout life, constantly experimenting and introducing something new. His works always exude a clear, confident rhythm that dominates among the lively bursts of decorative spots. This is why Anatoly's works are easily understood, and their profound meaning is easily read.
Anyone who has seen Tarabanov's works even once will easily remember the unique style of the master, where undeniable talent, refined technique, perfect compositions, distinctive style, and sincerity are impeccably combined. While expressing something unquestionably personal, the artist also manages to convey the richness and inexplicable depth of everyone's feelings when closely connected with nature.
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