Sunflower 1960

Alla Horska created this painting titled "Sunflower" using expressive brushstrokes, building up layers of colour to evoke a sense of depth and emotion. The artist’s palette is dominated by cool blues which create a sombre, contemplative atmosphere. The composition divides the canvas into contrasting zones. On one side, a warm yellow section offers a stark contrast to the blues. The human figure, rendered in a paler shade of blue, stands at the centre of the painting. The figure's elongated limbs and simplified form suggest a state of vulnerability. The painting’s title hints at a connection between the figure and nature, further complicating its symbolism. The formal elements in "Sunflower", such as the tension between colour fields and the stark representation of the human figure, destabilize conventional interpretations. Horska’s use of semi-abstract forms challenges fixed meanings, inviting a more profound engagement with themes of identity, existence, and the individual's place in the world.