Gardens of Sorrows 2022

Kateryna Lysovenko’s painting presents a scene rendered in thin layers of diluted pigment, most likely applied with brushes on canvas. The washes of color create a sense of depth and atmosphere, a dark space where the architecture and natural forms are barely visible. The layering of tones blurs the distinction between objects, giving the painting an ethereal quality. The thin paint allows for the white of the canvas to shine through, creating an illusion of light. This work is deeply personal, speaking to the universal experiences of motherhood, trauma, and loss. The drips and the strokes, and the limited color palette express a mood of melancholy and introspection. The canvas records both a sensitive layering of emotional states, and a physical process of making, highlighting the importance of materials and techniques in understanding the artwork's emotional depth.