Greetings from Gurzuf 2008

"Greetings from Gurzuf" (2008) by Ukrainian artist Alexander Roitburd (1961-2021) depicts a seascape framed within an oval, reminiscent of a postcard or a souvenir photograph. The scene is painted with a thick impasto, creating a textured surface, while the subject matter evokes a sense of nostalgia and the beauty of the Crimean landscape. The seashells arranged in the foreground add to the sense of a seaside vacation memory, a common motif in Roitburd's oeuvre. This painting showcases the artist's signature style of merging figuration and abstraction, resulting in a captivating and evocative work.