Like Bible 2022

Kateryna Lysovenko’s painting, Like Bible, is made with a confident application of acrylic paint, where blocks of color are laid down intuitively, almost like a child might approach the canvas. Look closely, and you'll notice the texture – Lysovenko embraces the physicality of the medium, allowing the brushstrokes to remain visible, which gives the painting a raw, immediate feel. This is especially noticeable in the woman’s blue dress, where the paint is applied in thick, vertical strokes, building up a sense of volume and depth. I love the way the color isn’t blended, creating a vibrant, almost electric quality. The hands clasped in her lap are particularly beautiful, as they perfectly capture the figures quiet contemplation. This directness reminds me of outsider art, where the process is as important as the final image, and the result is a refreshing, unpretentious statement.