Harvest (Airbrush)

£450.00

“Harvest” is a chilling and evocative portrayal of a dark, surreal narrative set amidst a vast cornfield. At the centre of the composition stands a figure with a strikingly visceral detail—a deeply cut throat, symbolising a violent rupture between life and death. The crimson streaks of the sunset sky echo the vivid red of the figure’s wound, heightening the intensity of the scene.

The sharp sickles hovering in the foreground act as both tools of the harvest and symbols of inevitable mortality, reinforcing the unsettling duality of creation and destruction. The detailed rendering of the cornfield envelops the figure, as though nature itself participates in the unfolding drama, blurring the line between the nurturer and the taker of life.

This masterpiece was created using the airbrushing technique, allowing for a seamless blend of vibrant colours, intricate details, and an almost ethereal texture that brings the surreal composition to life. “Harvest” masterfully combines realism with the grotesque, drawing the viewer into a narrative filled with tension, symbolism, and haunting beauty. The artwork compels its audience to confront themes of sacrifice, vulnerability, and the cyclical nature of existence.

Artwork created in 2007

Dimensions:

H30cm  W20cm

 

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About Artist

Arturs Polgins, known professionally as Leo or LeonszArt, is a Latvian artist born in 1974 in Ogre and currently based in Riga. Specialising in realism, he employs a variety of fine art techniques, including painting, graphics, and aerographics. His work has been showcased in esteemed galleries such as Galerija Birkenfelds and Saatchi Art.

Leo’s artistic journey includes academic training at the St. Petersburg State Academic Institute of Fine Arts, Sculpture, and Architecture, where he honed his skills in academic painting. Throughout his career, he has developed a distinctive style that reflects his deep appreciation for realism and fine art techniques.