Forrest Edge 1988

Oleg Holosiy created "Forrest Edge" using traditional painting techniques. The artist has skillfully manipulated oil paint to create depth and texture in this work, though we don't know the exact date. The materials themselves, oil paints on canvas, are important. The texture of the paint, applied in thick layers, gives the painting a tactile quality. Holosiy uses the inherent qualities of the oil to create atmosphere. The layering of colors creates a sense of depth and distance. The act of painting is also labor-intensive, a process of layering and blending colors on the canvas to create the desired effect. By emphasizing the materiality of paint, Holosiy invites viewers to appreciate the skill and effort involved in the making of this work. This perspective challenges the traditional distinction between fine art and craft, recognizing the value of skilled labor in both realms.