Faun 1989

"Faun," a 1989 painting by Ukrainian artist Oleg Holosiy (1965-1993), depicts a close-up view of a faun's face. The image is rendered in a dark and brooding style, with the faun's features obscured by shadows. The painting's limited color palette emphasizes the contrast between light and dark, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, adding to the overall sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject of the painting is a mythological creature, a faun, which is often associated with nature, wildness, and the supernatural. Holosiy's "Faun" is a captivating example of his artistic style, which combined elements of realism, symbolism, and expressionism. The painting is a testament to the artist's talent for capturing the essence of a subject through the use of light, shadow, and color.