The Church 1990

Volodymyr Loboda painted this church on a canvas board with oils. It's such a nocturne, isn't it? The thick paint gives it a real sense of depth, with shades of blue, violet, and gold that create a kind of dreamscape. I can just imagine Loboda working en plein air, or maybe back in the studio from memory, trying to catch that fleeting moment when the light hits the domes and walls in just the right way. Look at the brushstrokes – confident and loose, they seem to capture the essence of the building rather than a precise representation. It's like he's not just painting a church, but also the feeling of being there, the quiet contemplation of the place. This work reminds me a little bit of early Kandinsky with its evocative use of color. Loboda creates a space where we can bring our own experiences and interpretations. It's a conversation, really, between the artist, the painting, and us. And that's what makes painting so endlessly fascinating.