St. Petersburg Red Pipes 1986

Dmytro Kavsan's 'St. Petersburg Red Pipes' appears to be made with oil paint, perhaps on canvas or board. The way the red lines snake across the gray buildings makes me think about how we build our world, layer by layer, brick by brick. There is a real physicality to this piece, those reds are almost like veins popping out from under the surface, and the texture is palpable. You can practically feel the rough edges of the buildings, the cold of the stone. Look closely at the way the red lines aren't perfect – they waver, they have a life of their own. It reminds me that even in the most structured environments, there's always room for the unexpected. This piece feels connected to artists like Fernand Léger, who saw beauty in the industrial world. But Kavsan adds something more – a sense of unease, maybe? Art isn't about answers, it's about asking questions and embracing the messiness of it all.