Mallows 1950

Kateryna Bilokur made this painting, Mallows, with oil on canvas. The painting presents a vibrant display of floral forms against a deeply saturated background. The artist meticulously renders each petal and leaf, bringing out the distinct textures and contours. Look closely at the composition, how the vertical stems of the mallows and gladioli rise assertively, juxtaposed with the broad, star-shaped leaves that spread horizontally, creating a dynamic interplay of lines and shapes. The colour palette is rich, dominated by shades of green, blue, and hints of purple, building an immersive visual experience. This careful arrangement destabilizes traditional notions of perspective, inviting a deeper reflection on the nature of seeing. The detailed, almost hyper-realistic depiction, when paired with the painting's flattening of space, challenges conventional values of representation, and calls attention to the surface of the painting itself. This tension between detail and form reflects broader artistic and philosophical concerns.