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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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Lost city
Painting by Eugene Pokutnev
150 x 150 cm • Acrylic
One of a kind
Our habitat has ceased to exist in the way we are accustomed to
understanding. Streets and houses have lost the ability to tolerate noise from people and
cars. The city is tired of fussy suits always rushing somewhere.
It froze, trying to hear something pure and real.
Love and joy, the sound of waves and the singing of birds - this is what he lacks,
behind a screen of smog and indifference. It falls asleep. And awaken
only a happy person is capable of it. Only he can see it
true beauty and show it to others. Make the colors play
in a new way. Bring a feeling of celebration. And then the hearts of people
will be freed from the ice, and no one will recognize the sad look again.
Love and happiness will take this lost city into their eternal captivity.
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.
What do you see in this artwork?
Contribute your perspective to the community & earn rewards. Leave your reflection below.
