Houses and towers 1983

Yuriy Khymych’s "Houses and Towers" presents us with a village dominated by the stoic presence of ancient towers, rendered in somber browns and blues. These towers are not mere architectural features; they are symbols of enduring strength and vigilance. The image of the tower appears throughout art history, from the Tower of Babel to medieval fortresses, representing both aspiration and isolation. In Khymych's work, the towers loom, evoking a sense of history bearing down on the present, a visual echo of collective memory. Consider how the tower, in its varied forms, triggers primal emotions—security, fear, or perhaps a longing for transcendence. The composition and coloring might engage our subconscious, reminding us of humanity's perpetual negotiation between shelter and the unknown. The artist uses our deep seated, collective memories to speak of something old and powerful.