Ilya Shkipin - After the Argument
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Ilya Shkipin, After the Argument, a 2019 oil painting on canvas in a contemporary expressionist figurative style, depicting two figures reclining on a red sofa in a simplified interior; unframed, original 1/1, 24 × 36 inches (61 × 91.4 cm), signed, in excellent condition, from the United States direct from the artist.
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Artist: Ilya Shkipin (Russian-Ukrainian, 1989)
Title: After the Argument
Year: 2019
Medium/Technique: Oil painting on canvas
Style: Contemporary expressionist figurative painting
Dimensions (H × W × D): 61 × 91.4 × [depth] cm (24 × 36 in)
Signature: Signed [lower right / lower left / verso] in paint
Unique work: Original (1/1)
Country of origin: United States
Provenance: Direct from the artist (studio)
Description:
Original oil painting depicting two figures reclining on a red sofa in a simplified interior. Painted with visible brushwork and layered passages; edges and facial features are intentionally softened to emphasize posture, color contrast, and atmosphere rather than portrait detail. Unframed.
About the Artist
Ilya is a California-based contemporary painter whose work explores expressive figurative painting, psychological tension, and the intersection of digital culture with traditional media. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in 2012 and incorporates a strong foundation of visceral materiality-driven compositions.
His work moves away from strict realism, prioritizing "painterly violence" and atmospheric distortion to capture memory instability. He exhibits frequently across the San Francisco Bay Area, maintaining professional associations with prominent galleries. In addition to his recent solo exhibition "The Fugue State" at Ryan Graff Contemporary (2023–2024), his notable past shows include his solo exhibition "Patient" at Hang Art Gallery. As an active art instructor, he continually mentors emerging artists while expanding his own rigorous approach to contemporary figurative art.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Framing: Unframed.
Shipping: Carefully packed for shipment. Shipped on stretcher.
Artist: Ilya Shkipin (Russian-Ukrainian, 1989)
Title: After the Argument
Year: 2019
Medium/Technique: Oil painting on canvas
Style: Contemporary expressionist figurative painting
Dimensions (H × W × D): 61 × 91.4 × [depth] cm (24 × 36 in)
Signature: Signed [lower right / lower left / verso] in paint
Unique work: Original (1/1)
Country of origin: United States
Provenance: Direct from the artist (studio)
Description:
Original oil painting depicting two figures reclining on a red sofa in a simplified interior. Painted with visible brushwork and layered passages; edges and facial features are intentionally softened to emphasize posture, color contrast, and atmosphere rather than portrait detail. Unframed.
About the Artist
Ilya is a California-based contemporary painter whose work explores expressive figurative painting, psychological tension, and the intersection of digital culture with traditional media. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in 2012 and incorporates a strong foundation of visceral materiality-driven compositions.
His work moves away from strict realism, prioritizing "painterly violence" and atmospheric distortion to capture memory instability. He exhibits frequently across the San Francisco Bay Area, maintaining professional associations with prominent galleries. In addition to his recent solo exhibition "The Fugue State" at Ryan Graff Contemporary (2023–2024), his notable past shows include his solo exhibition "Patient" at Hang Art Gallery. As an active art instructor, he continually mentors emerging artists while expanding his own rigorous approach to contemporary figurative art.
Condition: Excellent condition.
Framing: Unframed.
Shipping: Carefully packed for shipment. Shipped on stretcher.
Details
Artist
Ilya Shkipin
Edition
Original
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
After the Argument
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
United States
Year
2019
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Multicolour
Height
24 in
Width
36 in
Weight
5 lb
Depiction/theme
Interior scene
Style
Expressionism
Period
2010-2020
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