Mermaid 1930

Oleksa Novakivskyi's 1930 painting, "Mermaid," depicts a woman in a striking red dress sitting on a rocky outcropping, her long black hair flowing down her back. The background is filled with swirling, abstract forms that suggest water, creating a sense of movement and energy. Novakivskyi's bold use of color and expressive brushstrokes imbue the work with a strong emotional charge, making it a powerful example of his distinctive style of Expressionism. The painting is a striking example of Novakivskyi's artistic talent and his ability to capture the human form with both beauty and intensity.