Father's malady 1990

Oleg Holosiy's 'Father's malady,' which measures 150 x 200 cm, probably came to life through layers and revisions. It's so interesting to see how an artist works through something difficult or unresolved. The painting is divided into four quadrants, with distinct color palettes and subjects. I can only imagine Holosiy trying to organize disparate ideas or feelings into a coherent whole. The dark, brooding tones in the top-left, for instance, contrast starkly with the blue and more innocent imagery of the bottom-right. Perhaps the painting represents a fractured narrative or emotional state. It’s as if Holosiy is turning over a stone, looking at one thing, and then another. I wonder if Holosiy found inspiration in the work of other artists preoccupied with family history, memory, or the human condition. Ultimately, this painting is an act of human expression, reflecting both the artist's inner world and his engagement with the wider world of art and ideas. We are lucky to share in that vision.