by Olga Gladushevska
Painting, oil on canvas
100cm x 100cm
Starting price: 11.200 lei
Sold for: 12.000 lei
"Red Trees"
The painting "Red Trees" is striking in its expressive symbolism and vibrant color contrast, creating a unique atmosphere. The central element of the composition is the slender red tree trunks reaching skyward, creating vertical dynamics and emphasizing the unique dialogue between nature and space.
The blue background, reminiscent of a clear sky, blends harmoniously with the green tree crowns, lending the composition a sense of tranquility and natural freshness. The red tree trunks serve as a powerful emotional accent, symbolizing life, energy, and strength. A lake or body of water in the foreground adds depth and expands the perspective, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the landscape.
The painting's texture, rendered in rhythmic brushstrokes, creates a sense of movement and fullness. The work conveys a sense of harmony between natural elements while offering room for interpretation: the red trees can symbolize resilience in the face of challenges or the connection between earth and sky. The painting captivates with its simplicity and at the same time deep meaning, inviting one to meditative contemplation.
Olha Gladushevska is a contemporary Ukrainian artist known for her distinctive hatching technique, where each line carries expressive and meditative weight. Her works explore inner landscapes, nature’s fragility, and emotional experience — especially in times of war. She has exhibited in Kyiv, Odesa, New York, and Casoria, bringing Ukrainian contemporary art to an international audience.
Education:
• OGHU M.B. Grekov, Painting (2003–2008)
• OGPU Ushinsky, Graphic Arts (2008–2011)
• OGASA, Architecture and Urban Planning (2015–2019)
Education:
• OGHU M.B. Grekov, Painting (2003–2008)
• OGPU Ushinsky, Graphic Arts (2008–2011)
• OGASA, Architecture and Urban Planning (2015–2019)