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Portrait of a Cossack,
Circa 2015
Procach Olesia
Painting : oil
80 x 60 x 2 cm 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
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80 x 60 x 2 cm 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Ukraine
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The Oil painting Canvas titled "Portrait of a Cossack" presents a vivid and dignified representation of a figure deeply rooted in the cultural and historical traditions of Ukraine. At the heart of the painting sits a Cossack, depicted with bold confidence and unmistakable pride. His strong posture and steady gaze draw the viewer into his world, one defined by heritage, resilience, and the spirit of independence. The artist has skillfully balanced elements of realism with expressive brushstrokes, bringing forth not just the physical likeness of the man but also the essence of his character and the symbolic weight of his identity. The Cossack is portrayed in a traditional embroidered shirt, or vyshyvanka, a garment that itself serves as a powerful emblem of Ukrainian culture. The embroidery, executed with precise detail, adds depth to the portrait, its geometric patterns standing in contrast to the broader, more fluid strokes of the surrounding textures. Draped over his shoulders is a heavy coat, rendered in warm earthy tones that enhance the sense of both protection and authority. The interplay of fabrics—embroidered shirt, layered coat, and patterned textiles—conveys not only a sense of richness but also hints at the harshness of the environment in which Cossacks lived and thrived. One of the most striking aspects of the painting is the man's face. His thick, dark mustache and proud topknot hairstyle mark him as unmistakably Cossack, symbols of masculine identity and strength that were historically revered within the community. His weathered skin, flushed with tones of red and bronze, speaks to a life lived outdoors, shaped by wind, sun, and the demands of a frontier existence. His eyes, clear and intense, appear to hold both stories of the past and an unyielding determination for the future. The expression he carries is neither harsh nor overly gentle but balanced, embodying both authority and humanity. The setting enhances the portrait's authenticity and narrative depth. Behind him, muted tones of architecture and interior space suggest a rustic dwelling, while the visible window hints at the connection between the domestic and the external world of vast steppes and open skies. The subdued blue-grey hues surrounding the figure balance the warmth of his clothing and skin, grounding the composition in a harmony of opposites. The backdrop does not overwhelm but rather amplifies the presence of the Cossack, placing him firmly at the center of attention.
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Procach Olesia - Born in 1965 in Kherson.
In 2009 she graduated from Kherson State University with a degree in Fine Arts. Teachers: Chuprina VG, Krugla NL
Since 2012 - Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
For six years she worked as a teacher at Kherson State University ("Drawing", "Painting"). He is currently a teacher in his own art studio.
In parallel with pedagogical activity I conduct independent creative work. Participant in all-Ukrainian, regional and international art exhibitions:
2012. Solo exhibition of painting "Mosaic of days", Kherson;
2013. Personal exhibition of painting "Two Travels", Kherson;
2015. Personal exhibition of painting "Native to Pain", Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting “Poetry of Reality", Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting "A moment of light", Mykolaiv;
2018. Personal exhibition of painting "Waves of dreams", Kherson.
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Quinji Memorial", Mariupol;
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Ukraine and Sport", dedicated to "Euro 2012", Kyiv;
All-Ukrainian Christmas Art Exhibitions, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018;
2013. V All-Ukrainian Triennial "Painting-2013", Kyiv;
2014. All-Ukrainian exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of TG Shevchenko, Kyiv;
2013 International Exhibition-Competition in Italy, laureate of the Istupen;
2013. V International Exhibition of Contemporary Art, St. Petersburg, diploma 3 place;
All-Ukrainian art exhibitions «Picturesque Ukraine», 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions for Independence Day of Ukraine, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions dedicated to the Day of the Artist, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018;
2016. All-Ukrainian Triennial of Abstract Art “ART-AKT", Chernivtsi;
2017. II All-Ukrainian Exhibition of Abstract Painting, Kyiv;
2017. VIII All-Ukrainian Biennale of the historical genre “Ukraine from Trypillya to the Present in Images of Contemporary Artists", Kyiv;
2018. New Nude Art Project, Odessa;
2018. All-Ukrainian triennial of painting ART-NOVA, Kremenchug.
Active participant of plein air in Kherson
2013. International plein air, Yaroslav, Poland;
2016. Plein Air "Kinburg Spit", Mykolaiv region .;
2017. Transcarpathian plein air, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Yasinya village;
2018. Plein air at Kam, Jan Sich, Republican village, Kherson region.
Over the last 8 years periodically, there have been good reviews in the Kherson press, stories and broadcasts have been broadcast on the regional TV channels "VTV" and "Scythia", Kharkiv "InformBureau".
In 2015, the Kherson Regional Organization of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was awarded the title "Best Artist of the Year".
The works are in the Kherson Art Museum named after O. Shevkunenko and private collections in Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Russia, Germany, Israel and the Netherlands. The paintings were also sold at charity auctions.
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