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Eugene Pokutnev
Artist from Ukraine
Eugene's paintings aren't just compositions of colour - they are movements. They seemed to shift before your eyes, pulling you in, disorienting in the best way. His secret? ‘-black’ - a rare Japanese paint so dense that it absorbs nearly all light, creating an illusion of infinite depth. He orders it from a master in Japan, layering it alongside vibrant colour, bending space itself on the canvas. When you stand before his work, it’ as if you’ falling into the painting, moving between its layers, losing balance for just a second.
His journey into art was as unexpected as the effect of his work. Growing up in a small city near Dnipro, a career in art was never considered an option. He spent his days sketching intricate patterns but, like many others in his city, he needed stability. So he became a policeman.
And yet, fate has its way of rewriting stories. One day, while investigating a burglary, his colleague casually showed the apartment owner some of Eugene’ sketches. The man, a businessman with an eye for art, was so captivated that he made an offer on the spot: “ the police. I’ fund you.” And just like that, Eugene left law enforcement behind.
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Red lines
Painting by Eugene Pokutnev
100 x 100 cm • Acrylic on canvas, Abstractart, Abstract, Acrilic
This painting is a look at the trials that Ukrainian society is experiencing. The image of a man in the composition embodies an indomitable spirit and inner strength, which is a support in difficult times, but at the same time his gaze is permeated with deep sadness and thoughtfulness.
Dynamic red accents that permeate the canvas create an atmosphere of tension and emphasize the drama of events, giving the bright elements of the palette a feeling of mutedness, surrounding them around. This symbolizes how extraordinary circumstances color the perception of the world, forcing us to see everything through the prism of challenges.
The work balances between demonstrating resilience and expressing deep feelings that have gripped the country. It is a visual embodiment of a difficult period, when even despite all the trials, indomitable hope and inner strength live in society. This work invites us to reflect on unity, internal struggle and an invincible spirit in the face of darkness.
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About the artist
Eugene Pokutnev
Artist from Ukraine
Eugene's paintings aren't just compositions of colour - they are movements. They seemed to shift before your eyes, pulling you in, disorienting in the best way. His secret? ‘-black’ - a rare Japanese paint so dense that it absorbs nearly all light, creating an illusion of infinite depth. He orders it from a master in Japan, layering it alongside vibrant colour, bending space itself on the canvas. When you stand before his work, it’ as if you’ falling into the painting, moving between its layers, losing balance for just a second.
His journey into art was as unexpected as the effect of his work. Growing up in a small city near Dnipro, a career in art was never considered an option. He spent his days sketching intricate patterns but, like many others in his city, he needed stability. So he became a policeman.
And yet, fate has its way of rewriting stories. One day, while investigating a burglary, his colleague casually showed the apartment owner some of Eugene’ sketches. The man, a businessman with an eye for art, was so captivated that he made an offer on the spot: “ the police. I’ fund you.” And just like that, Eugene left law enforcement behind.
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