Herons. Poseidon birds. 2020

Yulia Mamontova created ‘Herons. Poseidon birds.’ at an unknown date, using the technique of painting. Notice how Mamontova employs vivid colors and simplified forms to create a dreamlike, evocative scene. The composition is structured around vertical elements, with stylized herons and vegetation arranged in a rhythmic pattern. Observe the interplay between the flatness of the picture plane and the illusion of depth, achieved through overlapping shapes and contrasting colors. This tension creates a dynamic visual experience. The semiotic system at play invites interpretation, suggesting a deeper engagement with nature. It is nature filtered through a lens of personal experience and cultural memory, challenging fixed meanings and encouraging viewers to engage with new ways of perceiving the world around them. Consider how the formal qualities of the artwork—its color palette, composition, and simplified forms—contribute to its expressive power. The painting functions not just as an aesthetic object but as a site of ongoing interpretation and re-interpretation.