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Rethymno Lighthouse, 2024
Elena Sokolova  

Painting : oil · 30 x 30 x 1 cm 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch · Ready to hang

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A small, oil painting depicts a coastal scene, in a Mediterranean port. A pale yellowish-tan lighthouse tower, with a dark brown or black cap, stands prominently in the foreground, anchoring the left side of the composition. The water, a deep, almost cerulean blue, extends across the majority of the painting, reflecting the light and colors of the sky and structures. The surface of the water shows gentle ripples and subtle reflections of the light. A light-brown or tan seawall or part of a pier extends into the water from the base of the lighthouse, and a small, dark-colored vessel is visible near the horizon, close to the right side. Another smaller, darker craft is further back, and slightly to the left of the main vessel. The sky displays a mix of soft pastel colors. The upper portion of the sky is a light, almost pale blue, transitioning to shades of lavender and grayish-purple clouds in a layer close to the horizon. These clouds create a soft and diffuse lighting effect. Slightly above the waterline, subtle, hazy, light-colored clouds are visible, contrasting with the lighter areas of the sky and the lighter tone of the lighthouse itself. The overall impression is of a tranquil, late afternoon scene.

Architecture

Landscape

Seascape

Lighthouse

Yellow

Sky blue

Elena Sokolova, Rethymno Lighthouse
Netherlands  • 1958
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Artist Statement:

Elena Sokolova was born in Saint Petersburg (Leningrad), Russia and now lives in Schiedam, the Netherlands.
Her interest in art developed from an early age, as a student she did many decorative works for the school and university where she studied.

She graduated from ITMO University. Elena has worked as an optical designer (in Russia and the Netherlands) and a university lecturer (in Portugal), including teaching the physics of color and making art holograms.

To further develop her artistic skills, she took classes and workshops. Elena took regular online classes at the Painting Club of Richard Robinson. A number of his study works are published in Australian and international artist magazines.
In September 2015 and September 2016, she participated in clean air workshops in Italy and Spain under the direction of Richard Robinson. In 2018, she participated in clean air workshops in Paris, supervised by Qiang Huang.

His work is published in the summer 2016 edition of Studio Visit magazine.
A number of his works are in private collections in different countries around the world.

Education:

ITMO University

Exhibitions:

May 2010 - Rotterdam
March 2011 - Rotterdam
July 2012 Hellevoetsluis
May 2014 Venlo
July 2014 Budapest
May 2016 Lelystad
July 2019 Zaandam

Artistic influences:

Richard Robinson, Qiang Huang

Key words:

landscape, seascape, city scene, ballet, beach scene, pets

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