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King Louis (2024) Sculpture by Valerii Filipchenko
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Sculpture,
Resin
on Plastic
- Dimensions Height 9.2in, Width 7.7in / 0.47 kg
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
- Categories Sculptures under $5,000 Symbolism Gothic
The skull is a reminder of the inevitability of death, a symbol of the frailty of human life, the futility of pleasures and the fleeting nature of material goods.
In the Vanitas genre, in addition to the skull, other attributes of death and the frailty of human life are used. In this composition the Crown is used as a sign of transient earthly domination, which is opposed to the heavenly world order. And instead of the classic for Vanitas style rose used lily, as a flower of French kings and heraldic symbol of the power of the monarch.
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Valerii Filipchenko (Val Filip) is a Ukrainian photographer, sculptor and designer. His artistic style was shaped by his fascination with Renaissance novels and Gothic symbolism. He was especially inspired by still-lifes in the Vanitas genre. So the idea of creating artworks that would combine symbolism with a pronounced philosophical and religious meaning arose. With references to historical characters whose example makes people not only remember the transience of life, but also call to think about the salvation of their souls.
Skull - a reminder of the inevitability of death. Almost obligatory attribute of still life of this genre. Similarly, as a portrait is only a reflection of a once living person, so the skull is only a form of a once living head. The viewer must perceive it as a "reflection"; it most clearly symbolizes the frailty of human life. In the genre of Vanitas, in addition to the skull, a large number of symbols are used. Each symbol has its own meaning. The symbols are meant to remind about the frailty of human life, the futility of pleasures and the fleeting nature of material goods.
Valerii Filipchenko brings his own vision to the classic style of Vanitas. Unexpected references to real historical characters. New author's interpretation of classical symbols, as well as the creation of new modern symbols
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Nationality:
UKRAINE
- Date of birth : 1970
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- Groups: Ukrainian Contemporary Artists
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