{"product_id":"oil-painting-vacant-position-igor-konovalov","title":"Oil painting Vacant position Igor Konovalov","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Vacant Position\" by Igor Konovalov: A Profound Exploration of Possibility and Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vacant Position\" is a captivating oil painting from the renowned artist Igor Konovalov, featured in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ukrainianvintage.com\/collections\/conterporary-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection of Contemporary Art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This piece uniquely combines abstract and surreal elements to create a thought-provoking scene, making it a standout addition among \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ukrainianvintage.com\/collections\/konovalov-igor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Works by Igor Konovalov\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For collectors and art lovers looking to Buy a Oil painting that challenges perception and invites deep reflection, this painting offers a rare visual narrative on the themes of absence and potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a dark blue backdrop that evokes the depth of the unknown, \"Vacant Position\" features an array of balloon-like figures in a vibrant palette. These whimsical elements float around a central, bright spot—markedly empty—symbolizing potential yet to be filled. This focal point, whether seen as a spotlight or a reflective surface, pulls the viewer into a narrative of what is missing, offering a space ripe with possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast of lively, colorful forms against the vast, solemn background portrays the dynamism of life's unseen opportunities. These elements are not just decorative but are imbued with symbolism, representing ideas, dreams, or aspirations that orbit around a central void, each waiting to realize its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophical and Visual Themes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vacant Position\" not only explores the presence of potential in the voids of our lives but also artistically comments on the open roles and spaces awaiting fulfillment. It reflects on the personal and collective experiences of searching for and finding one's place in the world—a theme that resonates deeply in both personal and professional contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectibility and Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vacant Position\" is an exemplary piece for those interested in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ukrainianvintage.com\/collections\/interior\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection of Painting with Interior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, blending abstract artistry with introspective depth. It is available for acquisition by those looking to Buy Original Artwork that transcends traditional aesthetic boundaries. This painting is not just an art acquisition but an investment in a conversation about the evolving nature of space and identity in contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAbout the Artwork \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Vacant Position\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: Igor Konovalov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135x185 cm\/'53.14x72.83 inches'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: Original Artwork from our collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003eCondition and Detailed Viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003ePresented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 0cm; text-align: left; text-indent: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eHe was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1983—1987 — Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1987—1993 — Kyiv State Art Institute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1993, co-founder of the art commune \"Squat on Olehivska Street\", the activity of which has two periods:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1993—1996 — \"classic squat\" (occupation of premises for workshops and housing, exhibition activity, as a practice of introduction into society).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1996-2006 — \"fictitious squat\" (author of the project — Fiction Gallery Expedition. — going beyond workshops and galleries (institutions) into open urban space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe founder of the Hill-art direction (art on the hills), within the framework of which actions were held and facilities were created on the hills of Kyiv.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2010-2020 - develops the author's mythology, which he called \"Infodelica\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe creator of paintings, promotions, objects and video art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLives and works in Kyiv.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEXHIBITIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonal exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020 - Recreation room, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2019 - \"Voices\", CSM \"Soviart\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018 - \"Two Pages\", Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 - \"Point of support\", CSM \"Soviart\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2016 – \"Presidency\", CSM \"Soviart\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2016 - \"Relax\", CSM \"Soviart\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2015 – \"Wi-Fi\", DTEK Academy, business center \"Eurasia\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2013 - \"Infa\u0026amp;infadelika\", 8-bit Gallery, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2012 - \"Infa\", Gallery \"Forest\", Moscow, Russia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2011 - \"Infa\", RA Gallery, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2010 – I. Konovalov, Museum of Sovr. image of Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2009 – \"Golden Mountains\", RA Gallery, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2008 - Ctrl-Z, RA Gallery, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGroup exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020 – ART CAPITAL, Grand Palais, Paris. Salon Comparaisons, groupe Alain Campello\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 - \"Squat on Olehivska Street\", Sumy Municipal Gallery, Sumy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2015 – Museum collections, Ukrainian modern art. (1985-2015)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2015 – \"Coefficient of independence\" (America House), Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2015 - \"Art for the sake of life\" - charity project, \"Art Arsenal\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2014 - The 21st figure art exhibition \"MAN \u0026amp; WOMAN\", At the Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2012 - \"Squat on Olehivska Street\", M17 Center of Contemporary Art, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2012 - Art-Moscow, 16th International Art Fair, Moscow, Russia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2011 - \"Independents\", New art of the new country 1991-2011, \"Art Arsenal\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2011 – \"Space Odyssey-2011\", \"Art Arsenal\", Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2010 - Art project \"AUT\" - international art project, Chocolate House, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePress:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Catalog for a personal exhibition: I. Konovalov, Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), \"Infa\", \"Forest\" Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• The book \"Squat on Olehivska Street\" (1993 - 2015), Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art 1985–2015 from private collections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 years of presence. Modern Ukrainian artists. 1991-2016, Kyiv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Collection of catalogs of participation in numerous exhibitions and auctions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorks are located:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Kyiv History Museum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• In private meetings: Boris and Tetyana Hrynievych, Igor Voronov, Igor Abramovich, Oleg Krasnosilskyi, Volodymyr Kashirskyi, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #1f2124; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: RU;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover this and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ukrainianvintage.com\/collections\/konovalov-igor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eother compelling works by Igor Konovalov\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in our extensive catalog of Original Artwork, where each piece is selected for its ability to inspire and provoke thought, making every acquisition a meaningful addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukrainianvintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44049251664010,"sku":"Kon24","price":2668.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/1226\/5354\/products\/1_86077737-0450-469f-b360-860f9e0d901a.jpg?v=1701701773","url":"https:\/\/noframegallery.com\/en-gb\/products\/oil-painting-vacant-position-igor-konovalov","provider":"NoFrame Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}