Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Venerable Macarius of Optina, Circa 2015
Painting : oil · 40 x 30 x 2 cm 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang
€445
445 €
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Painting : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
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40 x 30 x 2 cm 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Oil painting Venerable Macarius of Optina Oleksandr Gukalov presents a выразительный духовный портрет православного старца, выполненный в сдержанной и глубоко эмоциональной манере. The monk is depicted holding a book and prayer beads, symbols of contemplation and spiritual wisdom, while the dark monastic robe contrasts with the softly illuminated face. The restrained background enhances the solemn atmosphere and focuses attention on the thoughtful expression and inner calm of the figure. Gukalov demonstrates strong mastery of portrait painting through confident brushwork and carefully modeled facial features. Subtle tonal transitions and warm highlights bring life to the skin tones, while textured strokes add depth to the beard and garments. The balanced composition and minimal color palette emphasize spirituality and timelessness, revealing the artist's refined control over light, form, and mood. This original oil painting is ideal for collectors of religious art and expressive figurative works. The dignified composition, painterly texture, and psychological depth highlight Oleksandr Gukalov's craftsmanship, making the artwork a meaningful addition to private collections, galleries, or contemplative interior spaces.
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Oleksandr Gukalov
After graduating from Lviv Polytechnic, he was engaged in scientific work. In his free time, he studied the works of Plato, the poetry of the ancient East, and religious works. At this time, resistance to the routine of life and utilitarian science arose in him; he became interested in man and his secrets. Alexander decided to end his engineering career and become a humanitarian. Since 1990, he began to write and publish philosophical poems. Later he decided to devote himself to painting, a passion for which began during his years of study at the Lviv Polytechnic with caricatures and caricatures of classmates and teachers.
Since 2017 he has been painting with oil paints. Alexander does not have a formal art education, but he is convinced that the craft and talent of an artist do not directly depend on professional education. The artist's works are characterized by completeness of composition and depth of meaning. He is not afraid to work with different themes, his paintings are true modern art that touches people. The artist’s portfolio includes landscapes and views of his favorite cities, portraits of pop stars, politicians, athletes, relatives, and animals. “I draw a toga when I feel the need for it. Therefore, I cannot say that I work in some narrow direction. Rather, it is a call from the soul,” the artist says about himself.
Exhibitions
2011 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk
2011 – Exhibition “World of Jazz”, Lutsk
2011 – Exhibition Arts.in.ua, Kiev
2012 – Personal exhibition in the art cafe “Apartment 35”, Lviv
2012 – Personal exhibition “On the Waves of Dreams”, Lutsk
2012 – International exhibition “Plain Air”, West Park Art Gallery, New York
2012 – International competition “Peace, Time and People”, special medal of achievements St. Michael, New York
2012 – Exhibition of artists who were included in the K-Gallery catalogue, Kyiv
2012 – International exhibition-competition of contemporary art “Ukrainian Art Week”, Kyiv
2013 – opening of a permanent exhibition and sale, Lutsk
2013 – Exhibition “Spring Impressions” of the international art project “Vicious Circle of Impressions”, Kiev
2015 – Personal exhibition, Lutsk
2015 – Ukrainian-Italian exhibition “Single Space”, Kyiv
2015 – International art project “New York – Tokyo”, Tokyo
2016 – International art project “Color in Motion”, New York Realism Gallery, first place and Gold medal in the category “Impressionism”, New York
2021 – International exhibition “Art Nest Paris”, Paris
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