House under the trees 

Boris Grigoriev made "House under the Trees" with oil paint, a medium that invites blending and layering, allowing for the creation of depth and atmosphere. See how the paint is applied in visible strokes, almost like individual tiles, building up a mosaic effect, with the house and trees rendered through a myriad of colors that catch the light, to create a surface that shimmers and vibrates, which in turn enlivens the scene, giving the impression of nature in constant flux. Grigoriev's approach acknowledges that art materials themselves have an impact on the final look. He embraces the fluidity and malleability of paint, building the image through countless deliberate gestures, almost like bricklaying. This attention to the manual labor involved in painting encourages us to consider the broader implications of labor, politics, and consumption inherent to the production process. By emphasizing the act of making, Grigoriev's work challenges traditional notions of high art versus craft, reminding us of the value of the handmade in a rapidly industrializing world.