Painting by Anastasiia Grygorieva

100х200cm/ oil on canvas/ 2016 "Throwing the carrot to the rabbit" "Throwing the Carrot to the Rabbit" is part of the series "The Marionets" and presents a powerful metaphorical composition. In this artwork, a rabbit, symbolizing a victim—representing people, including the artist and viewer—is being offered a carrot, which represents money. The carrot, while seemingly benign, becomes a tool of control, posing the potential to destroy the rabbit. The woman in the painting represents the government, casting the carrot with an intention that reflects manipulation or power dynamics. Surrounding this central image, an ornamental design represents the beauty of life, alternating between fading away and bursting with vibrancy. The ornamentation serves as a reminder of life's complexity, where moments of brightness coexist with obscurity. The picture will be sent in tube.