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Valhalla. (2006) Painting by Victor Molev
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Oil
on Canvas
- Dimensions Height 32.3in, Width 25.8in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in good condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $5,000 Figurative Architecture
This painting by a Canadian storyteller is a visual epic, presenting a mythological idea of a place where the earthly and divine worlds converge. The image of colossal rocky pillars rising from swirling clouds is reminiscent of the mythical Valhalla, the hall of fallen warriors in Norse mythology. At the tops of these pillars there are gloomy castles that seem to stand guard at the gates of eternity. These castles can symbolize inaccessibility and isolation, as well as the greatness and inaccessibility of the divine. At the same time, they can reflect the inner strengths of the human spirit, the desire for heights and the search for one’s place in the world of gods and heroes. Molev, as an artist, uses this plot to explore themes of struggle and greatness, where each person is a warrior walking his own path, overcoming obstacles and reaching unprecedented heights. Each lock on top of a pillar is a symbol of the achievements, dreams and aspirations we achieve. The clouds surrounding the pillars include elements of mysticism and mystery, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and anticipation. They boast challenges and unknowns that lead us on the path to self-realization and self-discovery. Molev’s “Valhalla” is not just a painting, it is an invitation to think about the meaning of life, about region and victory, about finding one’s place in the world and about the eternal pursuit of perfection. This work makes us think about our natural aspirations and what “castles” we build in our inner world and in the world around us.
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Victor Molev is a contemporary award-winning Canadian artist. He is working in the styles of Decorative Realism, Fantasy, Symbolism and Surrealism. In the mid-1970s, as an aspiring young artist, he took drawing and painting lessons under the apprenticeship of Moscow sculptor Tatyana Vishnyakova. But it wasn’t until his early twenties that Molev became familiar with the works of Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Rene Magritte, M.C. Escher and Frank Frazetta through books and magazines. Molev was incredibly inspired by these artists which became like mentors to him.
After receiving an education in architecture, the artist worked in the field for ten years. He then worked as a set designer at the Pushkin Opera and Ballet Theater. Both of these jobs are still reflected in the creative processes of the artist. He has created his own unique and intuitive world of dreams and absurdity. His works are sincerely naive and kind.
Victor Molev was born in 1955, in Gorky, Russia. His works were exhibited all over the world, including the Art Museum of Saint-Frajou, France. Molev has also participated in numerous international competitions of humorous drawing, and won numerous silver and bronze medals.
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Nationality:
CANADA
- Date of birth : 1955
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary Canadian Artists