The languor of Oedipus 1989

"The Languor of Oedipus" is a painting by Ukrainian artist Oleg Holosiy, created in 1989. The painting depicts two figures, possibly representing Oedipus and a woman. It is a large-scale work, measuring 200 x 300 cm, and the figures are rendered in a gestural and expressive style, utilizing strong contrasts of light and dark. Holosiy’s painting is characterized by a sense of unease and the use of expressive brushstrokes, creating a powerful and emotional image. The painting is a good example of Holosiy’s distinctive style, which is marked by its expressionistic tendencies and dramatic subject matter.