SVETLANA SOKOLOVA

SHADOWS OF YESTERDAY

This piece emerged from my reflections on the hidden force pulsating beneath the surface of everyday things. I used gold as a symbol of eternity and light, applying lines with thin, almost calligraphic strokes to convey the very movement of life. At the center of the composition lies a vivid red accent, a kind of emotional nerve that draws the eye and holds one's attention. The impasto technique allowed me to create a relief-like, tactile surface that emphasizes the uniqueness of Ecuadorian light, which here in the Andes feels denser and more brilliant. Interestingly, the harsh Andean climate and high-altitude sun cause pigments to behave differently, giving the colors a special, almost primal depth. For me, this painting is a search for balance between the chaos of fine lines and the strict harmony of the golden background. It is filled with the warmth of my new home in Ecuador and is ready to become the energetic centerpiece of your interior. I believe that art should be more than just decoration; it should be a living dialogue between the artist and the viewer.

Mixed media on canvas, foam plastic + acrylic

Size:      80 * 60 * 1,5 cm

Created in 2025

EYE OF THE STORM

This painting was born from chaos, but not from destructive, but from creativity. I allowed the colors to dance on the canvas like raindrops on glass, creating a pulsating spiral that seems to draw the viewer into the center of the vortex. In this whirlpool of color and lines, everyone will find something of their own, personal, perhaps even hidden in the depths of the subconscious. You know, there is an interesting technique in graphics when lines create a volumetric effect without using shadows, simply by changing their thickness and direction. I tried to apply this principle to make the spiral on the canvas seem alive and voluminous. This painting is not just a decoration, it is a portal to a world where emotions and shapes intertwine, creating a unique visual experience

Acrylic, ink, paper 300 g/m

Size: 42 * 30 * 0,1cm

Created in 2025.