Pompeii 2007

Oleh Denysenko’s painting titled "Pompeii" presents us with a haunting composition of two figures set against a gridded background. The muted palette, dominated by earthy browns and subtle greens, evokes a sense of antiquity and decay, perhaps a nod to the artwork's namesake. The faces, rendered with deliberate distortions, challenge conventional portraiture. Notice how the artist uses line to create an almost fractured appearance, destabilizing our sense of form and perspective. The gridded background, reminiscent of architectural plans or perhaps even a fragmented mosaic, further emphasizes the theme of destruction. These elements, seemingly disparate, coalesce into a powerful meditation on memory, loss, and the ephemeral nature of existence. Denysenko doesn't simply depict figures; he constructs a visual language that resonates with the historical weight and philosophical implications of Pompeii, inviting us to ponder the cyclical nature of civilization and its inevitable decline.