Games with characters 1989

"Games with characters," created in 1989 by Vasiliy Ryabchenko, depicts an abstract scene with three figures. Rendered in a dark blue palette, the figures appear almost ethereal, their forms dissolving into swirling, organic shapes. The painting's title hints at a playful, even fantastical, narrative that unfolds in the artist's unique visual language. The work exemplifies Ryabchenko's exploration of the human form through abstract expressionism, reflecting his interest in capturing the inner life and emotions of the figures.