ORLOFF Karyna - "Through the Silence"
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Orloff Karyna, Through the Silence, a 2018 original oil painting in Abstract Expressionism, 40 × 40 cm, signed by the artist with painted edges, France, excellent condition, sold directly by the artist.
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Artiste: Orloff Karyna, française (1985)
"Through the Silence"
Concept and Style
This expressive abstraction is a profound exploration of the contrast between static tranquility and hidden energy. The massive black background acts as the "silence," from which vibrant bursts of color emerge like flashes of consciousness or the lights of a midnight city.
The work is executed in a mixed technique with a strong emphasis on impasto (heavy application of paint). The artist uses a palette knife to create sculptural layers, giving the painting a three-dimensional quality that "comes alive" under changing lighting conditions.
Compositional Details
Color Palette: Dominant charcoal black creates a striking contrast with horizontal bands of cadmium red, solar yellow, and sky blue. White highlights in the center provide a focal point that draws the viewer’s eye inward.
Texture: Raw, confident strokes create a rich relief. The visual "grit" of the surface emphasizes the physical presence of the art.
Mood: The piece balances between melancholy and hope. It is a perfect fit for a modern minimalist interior or a loft, serving as a powerful visual anchor for the room.
Technical Specifications
Medium: Canvas, acrylic/oil (please specify), palette knife.
Style: Abstract Expressionism / Contemporary Art.
Special Features: Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The edges are painted, allowing the work to be displayed without a frame.
Artiste: Orloff Karyna, française (1985)
"Through the Silence"
Concept and Style
This expressive abstraction is a profound exploration of the contrast between static tranquility and hidden energy. The massive black background acts as the "silence," from which vibrant bursts of color emerge like flashes of consciousness or the lights of a midnight city.
The work is executed in a mixed technique with a strong emphasis on impasto (heavy application of paint). The artist uses a palette knife to create sculptural layers, giving the painting a three-dimensional quality that "comes alive" under changing lighting conditions.
Compositional Details
Color Palette: Dominant charcoal black creates a striking contrast with horizontal bands of cadmium red, solar yellow, and sky blue. White highlights in the center provide a focal point that draws the viewer’s eye inward.
Texture: Raw, confident strokes create a rich relief. The visual "grit" of the surface emphasizes the physical presence of the art.
Mood: The piece balances between melancholy and hope. It is a perfect fit for a modern minimalist interior or a loft, serving as a powerful visual anchor for the room.
Technical Specifications
Medium: Canvas, acrylic/oil (please specify), palette knife.
Style: Abstract Expressionism / Contemporary Art.
Special Features: Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The edges are painted, allowing the work to be displayed without a frame.
Details
Artist
ORLOFF Karyna
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
"Through the Silence"
Technique
Mixed technique, Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2018
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Blue, Multicolour, Red, Yellow
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Weight
320 g
Style
Abstract
Period
2010-2020
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