Child's Fries 1990

Dmytro Kavsan made this painting, Child's Fries, with oil on canvas, using a loose expressive application of paint. This approach leaves traces of the artist’s hand in the finished work. The choice of oil paint allows for layering and blending, which is evident in the way Kavsan renders the child's flesh and the surrounding environment. The brushstrokes are visible, adding texture and depth to the composition. The child is depicted in a somewhat vulnerable state, seated and surrounded by symbolic elements. The process of layering the paint creates a sense of depth. The texture of the paint adds a tactile quality to the image. By emphasizing the materiality of the paint and the process of its application, Kavsan elevates the artwork beyond a mere representation of a child. Instead, it invites us to consider the emotional and psychological dimensions of the subject, blurring the line between representation and expression.