Animals 1930

Pavel Filonov painted "Animals" using oil on canvas. Filonov's artistic approach, known as analytical realism, aimed to dissect the inner workings of objects and reveal their underlying essence. The vibrant colors and fragmented forms create a sense of dynamism, as if the animals are caught in a state of perpetual motion. Notice how Filonov meticulously rendered the anatomy of each animal, yet stylized them with geometric shapes and bold outlines. The artist applied paint in layers, building up texture and depth on the canvas. This painstaking process reflects Filonov's belief that art should be a labor-intensive endeavor. Filonov's commitment to materials and making challenges conventional art hierarchies, celebrating the value of skill, labor, and the transformative power of art in capturing the essence of life.