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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Julia Peker, Daria from Kharkiv, 2023

Julia Peker

Daria from Kharkiv, 2023
Oil on canvas
150x110
Unique
£5,000.00
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This artwork presents a striking figurative composition rendered in oil on canvas. The central subject is a young woman seated on a director’s chair, positioned against a richly textured, predominantly...
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This artwork presents a striking figurative composition rendered in oil on canvas. The central subject is a young woman seated on a director’s chair, positioned against a richly textured, predominantly red background. The figure is depicted with a direct, almost confrontational gaze, inviting the viewer to engage with her presence. She is dressed in a black crop top and white pants, her posture relaxed yet imbued with a sense of tension.

A notable element is the intravenous line attached to her right arm, which leads to a red fluid-filled bag resting on the ground. This visual motif introduces themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, or perhaps commentary on bodily autonomy and medicalization. The red coloration of both the background and the IV bag creates a strong visual and symbolic connection, possibly alluding to blood, vitality, or suffering.

Above the figure’s head, a faint halo-like circle suggests sanctity or martyrdom, while the golden inscription “JUSTITIA” (Latin for "justice") on the upper right situates the work within a discourse of moral or ethical reflection. The juxtaposition of classical iconography with contemporary subject matter encourages the viewer to consider issues of justice, gender, and corporeality in the modern era.

The painterly technique is expressive, with visible brushstrokes and areas of impasto that contribute to the emotional intensity of the piece. The overall composition, use of color, and symbolic elements combine to create a powerful and thought-provoking work that invites multiple interpretations within the context of contemporary figurative painting.

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Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist studio in Kyiv.

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