Bouquet with sunflowers with landscape 

David Burliuk’s “Bouquet with Sunflowers with Landscape” uses the traditional materials of oil paint and canvas to create a scene of rural plenty. But look closer. See how the paint is applied not in gentle washes, but in thick impasto? This isn’t just about representation; it's about presence. Each stroke is a record of Burliuk's hand, his energy, his deliberate act of making. The sunflowers themselves, heavy with seed, seem almost sculpted from pigment. The landscape, a backdrop of tranquil water and sky, is equally tactile. Think about the labor involved in such a painting. Not just the artist's hand, but the production of the paint itself, the weaving of the canvas. Burliuk elevates these humble materials through sheer force of expression. He blurs the line between fine art and craft, reminding us that all art is made, not simply conceived. By emphasizing the material reality of his painting, Burliuk invites us to consider the value of labor, the beauty of everyday objects, and the transformative power of art.