Self Portrait in Green 1990

Oleg Holosiy made this self portrait with oils in shades of green, maybe with a touch of blue. It looks like he built up the image in layers, letting the colours bleed and merge. I wonder what it was like for him, staring at his own reflection, trying to capture not just the face, but something deeper? The green he chose gives it this otherworldly, almost ghostly feel. See that stroke of yellow, right near the eye? It’s like a sudden spark of defiance, or maybe a tear. I can imagine him standing close to the canvas, making quick, intuitive marks. Holosiy was part of a vibrant art scene, and you can see echoes of expressionism in his bold strokes and emotional intensity. Painters are always talking to each other, across time and space. Each stroke is part of an ongoing conversation, isn't it? Painting is a way of feeling, thinking, and being in the world, all at once.