Roses 1960

Hryhorii Havrylenko made "Roses" with paint on canvas. Look at the sky; it's not just blue, but layered with lavender and white, like he’s mixing feelings right into the air. That's the thing about painting; it's not just about seeing; it's about feeling, you know? The paint here has a real presence. It’s thick in some spots, like the leaves, where you can almost feel the texture. Then, in the roses themselves, it softens, creating these delicate, almost powdery petals. Check out that little bud, how it’s tucked away. It’s a simple dab of paint, really, but it speaks volumes about potential, about what's yet to bloom. Havrylenko’s roses remind me of Emil Nolde’s flower paintings, that same bold simplicity and emotional punch. Both artists show us how a flower isn't just a flower. It's a whole world of color, texture, and feeling, ripe for the picking.