Triptych 'White Sail' 1975

Hryhorii Havrylenko made this dreamy Triptych 'White Sail' with what looks like gouache or tempera, judging by its matte surface. I imagine him building it up, bit by bit, with these flat shapes in muted blues, greens, and whites. The way the sail appears in all three panels, shifting slightly each time, makes me think about the rhythm of the sea. Was he thinking about sailing, the feeling of wind, the movement of the waves? Or maybe it was just a way to explore form, color, and composition. The painting reminds me of Milton Avery's simplified landscapes. I love the subtle imperfections, like the slight variations in color and texture. It makes me feel like I'm looking at something real, something human. It's like Havrylenko is saying: 'Here's a feeling, not a fact.' And that's what makes it beautiful. Artists have always bounced ideas off each other, across time, it's inspiring!