20th Century Apocalypse. Saint Sebastian (II Left Part), 1993
Painting : oil · 110 x 81 x 2 cm 43.3 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
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110 x 81 x 2 cm 43.3 x 31.9 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Litv 597
The painting “20th Century Apocalypse. Saint Sebastian (II Left Part)" by the Ukrainian artist Oleg Litvinov is a powerful continuation of his apocalyptic cycle, steeped in grotesque symbolism and nightmarish imagery. At the center, a distorted saintly figure, pierced and elevated above writhing masses, embodies both martyrdom and corrupted worship. Around it, demonic beings, fallen angels, and hybrid creatures swarm in chaotic scenes of torment, while monstrous constructions rise like monuments of destruction. Litvinov uses the image of Saint Sebastian — traditionally a symbol of faith and endurance — to reflect the moral collapse and cruelty of the 20th century. Here, sanctity is surrounded by mockery, suffering, and grotesque parodies of human life. The artist expresses the tragedy of an era when human dignity was repeatedly violated by war, violence, and ideology, transforming martyrdom into a universal condition of modern existence.
Presentation
Born in 1957 in Lubny, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine.
1982: Graduated from the Odessa Theater and Art School.
Since 1982: Participation in city, national, and international exhibitions.
Personal exhibitions in Odessa in 1982, 1992, 1997-1998, 2002, 2004, and 2010.
1995: Personal exhibition in Munich.
2000: Personal exhibition in Kyiv.
2002-2003: Personal exhibition in Moscow.
From 1982 to 2010: Collaboration with publishers "Mayak," "Raduga," "Dnipro," "Shkola."
1989: Became a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
The artist's works are present in private collections across Eastern and Western Europe, the USA, and Canada. They also adorn the walls of museums in Kyiv and Odessa.
Oleg Litvinov lived and worked in Odessa for a long time. Currently resides in Lubny.
Litvinov's paintings primarily focus on biblical, mythological, and historical themes. Using brushes and paints, he narrates the eternal passions and agonies to which humanity is condemned: envy, temptation, fear, but also tenderness, affection, and the warmth of maternal love. As a skilled artist, Litvinov's portraits of contemporaries in the settings of past eras appear natural, each character fitting appropriately into the interior and costumes.
With great skill and professionalism, Oleg paints multifigure compositions, depicting scenes from ancient tales and myths. A master of painting, artist Oleg Litvinov is always in creative exploration. Although his priority lies in depicting multifigure subjects in mythological, historical, and religious themes, captivating landscapes of his native region also deeply move his soul. These places, filled with beauty and harmony, were where his childhood and youth passed. Here, he painted his first canvases and created his early sketches. In the groves near the lovely Sula River, art continues to be born, as Oleg Arkadyevich works on his pieces daily.
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