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Igor Volkov-Tkachinskiy
"Lili Lonely portrait"

2026

$2,500
£1,894.46
€2,208.09
CA$3,573.58
A$3,618.34
CHF 2,058.46
MX$43,974.15
NOK 24,332.05
SEK 24,204.22
DKK 16,505.98

About the Item

This painting presents a portrait of Lili, captured not as a static likeness, but as a living presence shaped by movement and corporeality. The figure seems to exist in transition, her form subtly shifting, as if suspended between stillness and motion. Rather than defining clear contours, the artist allows the body to dissolve into soft, flowing gestures that suggest breath, weight, and inner sensation. The palette is restrained and melancholic, built from delicate pastel tones that evoke a quiet emotional depth. Muted pinks, pale blues, and softened earth hues blend into one another, creating an atmosphere of introspection. These colors do not assert themselves loudly; instead, they resonate gently, like a lingering feeling that cannot be fully articulated. Executed in oil paint, the surface carries a tactile richness. The brushwork remains sensitive and fluid, allowing layers to breathe and overlap. Some areas are thin and translucent, while others hold more density, giving the portrait a sense of physical presence without rigid definition. The materiality of paint reinforces the theme of the body — something tangible, yet constantly changing. The composition emphasizes sensation over structure. The figure is not entirely fixed in space, but rather emerges from the painted field, merging with it. This creates a subtle tension between presence and disappearance, as if the subject is both revealing and withdrawing at the same time. Through its soft palette, expressive handling, and focus on bodily perception, the painting becomes less about representation and more about experience — an intimate reflection on movement, vulnerability, and the quiet weight of emotion.
  • Creator:
    Igor Volkov-Tkachinskiy (2000, Ukrainian)
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Edinburgh, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1987217651742

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