Pluto and Proserpina

Technique:: acrylic on canvas
Dimensions:: 80x60 cm

11 898 zł

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Sviatlana Petushkova(56)

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Sviatlana Petushkova is a Belarusian artist whose vivid and distinctive creations immediately draw the viewer’s eye. Her artworks are characterized by expansive, luminous color fields and bold compositions that distinguish her in the contemporary art scene. Drawing inspiration from the visual language of comics and manga, Petushkova's technique eliminates shadows, creating a flattened space that emphasizes pure lines and colors. This method imbues her figures with an air of transparency and sincerity; nothing is concealed or equivocal, as she aims to represent the nude human form truthfully, stripped of any artificial mystique.

At the heart of Petushkova's work is a desire to confront and overturn traditional concepts of “ugliness” associated with the human body. She frequently employs daring perspectives and energetic poses, openly celebrating a multitude of female forms without restraint or censorship. Her depictions of women epitomize self-assurance and delight, liberated from conventional ideals of beauty. Through her paintings, she seeks to inspire viewers to see and embrace the beauty present in every body, irrespective of age, size, or outward appearance.

Sviatlana Petushkova’s dedication to her art is firmly grounded in her academic preparation. She completed her studies at the Gymnasium-College of Arts and at the Belarusian State Academy of Fine Arts in Minsk, where she specialized in easel graphics. After graduating, she joined the "Neon Head" artistic community in 2008, becoming an active participant in both solo and group exhibitions. Her achievements continued as she became a member of the Belarusian Artists' Union in 2019 and founded the Belarusian House of Graphic Arts, the nation’s only printmaking studio.

In addition to her creative practice, Petushkova has significantly contributed to the cultural life of her country by curating exhibitions, organizing art festivals, and conducting masterclasses. However, following the Belarusian elections of 2020 and the subsequent wave of political repression, she was compelled to relocate to Vilnius, Lithuania, where she perseveres with both her artistic and teaching endeavors. Through her personal story and her ongoing creative pursuits, Sviatlana Petushkova continues to reshape ideas about beauty and promote body positivity worldwide.

About this artwork+

The painting depicts a close-up view of two hands gently touching a bare, rounded midsection of a human body. One hand, with darker skin, softly presses and contours to the curve of the skin, while the other hand, also dark-skinned, delicately supports from below. The background consists of a soft, contrasting pink and a faded blue, isolating the central image of intimacy and touch. The flesh of the midsection is rendered in a pale, soft tone, highlighted by the surrounding background and the tactile interaction of the hands. The fabric, visible only at the right edge of the image, features pink and white vertical stripes, adding a textual element to the otherwise smooth and simplified forms. The overall composition conveys a strong sense of care and connection.