Oil painting The feeling of male freedom Oksana Osnach

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The Oil painting Hardboard titled "The feeling of male freedom" presents an intimate yet powerful exploration of masculinity, self-awareness, and liberation through the male form. At the center of the composition sits a young man, figure, depicted with striking realism and an expressive emotional undertone. His pose is relaxed yet deliberate, with one hand resting firmly on his thigh and the other lightly placed beside him, suggesting both ease and strength. His torso, muscular and naturally defined, conveys vitality and confidence, while his gaze turned slightly to the side hints at introspection, as though his thoughts wander beyond the visible frame. The necklace around his neck adds a subtle touch of individuality, connecting him to a personal sense of style and modern identity even within the timeless subject of the figure. The artist’s use of color plays a pivotal role in the atmosphere of the painting. Behind the figure, shades of deep blue intermingle with warm golden and earthy tones, creating a dramatic contrast that emphasizes both the physical presence of the man and the emotional resonance of the work. The vibrant blue backdrop symbolizes expansiveness, openness, and freedom, while the warmer golden hues evoke warmth, vitality, and grounding. This interplay of colors captures the dual nature of male freedom — the balance between strength and vulnerability, outward expression and inner thought. Light falls gently across the figure, highlighting the contours of his shoulders, chest, and abdomen, rendering the textures of skin and hair with meticulous attention to detail. The careful modeling of light and shadow not only gives depth and realism but also enhances the sense of freedom embodied in his posture. The artist manages to create an atmosphere where the subject feels unbound by constraints, allowing his natural form and presence to speak without adornment or pretense. The subject’s expression is calm and thoughtful, suggesting a man who embodies freedom not as recklessness but as self-possession and acceptance. His direct physical presence contrasts with the contemplative direction of his gaze, inviting viewers to imagine the thoughts that accompany this state of freedom. It is a portrait not of raw dominance but of balanced masculinity, where strength resides alongside vulnerability and reflection.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The feeling of male freedom"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Osnach
* SIZE: 60x40 cm/'23.62x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, hardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Oksana Osnach - Born in 1965 in Kherson.

In 2009 she graduated from Kherson State University with a degree in Fine Arts. Teachers: Chuprina VG, Krugla NL
Since 2012 - Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
For six years she worked as a teacher at Kherson State University ("Drawing", "Painting"). He is currently a teacher in his own art studio.

In parallel with pedagogical activity I conduct independent creative work. Participant in all-Ukrainian, regional and international art exhibitions:

2012. Solo exhibition of painting "Mosaic of days", Kherson;
2013. Personal exhibition of painting "Two Travels", Kherson;
2015. Personal exhibition of painting "Native to Pain", Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting “Poetry of Reality”, Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting "A moment of light", Mykolaiv;
2018. Personal exhibition of painting "Waves of dreams", Kherson.
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Quinji Memorial", Mariupol;
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Ukraine and Sport", dedicated to "Euro 2012", Kyiv;
All-Ukrainian Christmas Art Exhibitions, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018;
2013. V All-Ukrainian Triennial "Painting-2013", Kyiv;
2014. All-Ukrainian exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of TG Shevchenko, Kyiv;
2013 International Exhibition-Competition in Italy, laureate of the Istupen;
2013. V International Exhibition of Contemporary Art, St. Petersburg, diploma 3 place;
All-Ukrainian art exhibitions «Picturesque Ukraine», 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions for Independence Day of Ukraine, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions dedicated to the Day of the Artist, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018;
2016. All-Ukrainian Triennial of Abstract Art “ART-AKT”, Chernivtsi;
2017. II All-Ukrainian Exhibition of Abstract Painting, Kyiv;
2017. VIII All-Ukrainian Biennale of the historical genre “Ukraine from Trypillya to the Present in Images of Contemporary Artists”, Kyiv;
2018. New Figure Art Project, Odessa;
2018. All-Ukrainian triennial of painting ART-NOVA, Kremenchug.
Active participant of plein air in Kherson

2013. International plein air, Yaroslav, Poland;
2016. Plein Air "Kinburg Spit", Mykolaiv region .;
2017. Transcarpathian plein air, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Yasinya village;
2018. Plein air at Kam, Jan Sich, Republican village, Kherson region.
Over the last 8 years periodically, there have been good reviews in the Kherson press, stories and broadcasts have been broadcast on the regional TV channels "VTV" and "Scythia", Kharkiv "InformBureau".

In 2015, the Kherson Regional Organization of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was awarded the title "Best Artist of the Year".

The works are in the Kherson Art Museum named after O. Shevkunenko and private collections in Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Russia, Germany, Israel and the Netherlands. The paintings were also sold at charity auctions.