Sunglasses

Sunglasses. 40X30″. Oil on Canvas. Dollar Art 2024 Series.
Date of Creation – June 1, 2024

Original Oil Painting on Canvas by artist Oksana Tanasiv. Continuing Dollar Art series, artist delivers a message through this art, specially through the sign of dollar, a collage of it she is using to demonstrate philosophical aspect of these conceptual series.

In this artwork, I immerse myself in a blend of surrealism and figurative expression, using oil and collage techniques to capture the essence of whimsical exploration. The woman with sunglasses revealing a reflected world hints at the multi-dimensional nature of perception and reality. Nestled against a vibrant red car, she gazes out, inviting viewers on a metaphorical journey to discover the vast landscapes of their own thoughts. This piece aims to radiate vibrant energy, stirring the imagination and inspiring a sense of boundless possibility in every viewer’s home.

Meat Grinder

Oil on Canvas. 30″X40″. Signed and Dated by artist. Certificate available. For Sale.

In this piece, I’ve poured my emotions into a surreal blend of imagery, where humanity meets the mechanical in a stark commentary on societal constructs. The juxtaposition of the organic against the rigid speaks to the grinding down of individuality, with a swirl of colors and forms that evoke thought and awaken the senses. This painting will infuse any space with a vibrant, reflective energy.

Love or Money

In my creation, I fused oil paints with textured collage elements to craft an expressive narrative. Through a surreal lens, this painting explores the heartfelt dilemma at the crossroads of affection and wealth. My brush strokes breathe life into the symbolic choice every heart confronts, evoking a resonance with the soul’s deepest yearnings. This choice, question a person faces on the edge of the destiny, leading her into certain direction that may totally change her life. The vibrant energy and thought-provoking imagery of this art will transform any space, kindling a profound dialogue on our true life’s treasures. (Oksana Tanasiv)

Love or Money. Oil on Canvas. 36″X48″. 2023

Dollar Art are conceptual post-contemporary series by Oksana Tanasiv created in XXI Vanitas Style.
Art where the image portraying the scenes of the routine life and the certain objects created of dollar bill pattern and where each banknote carrying the message. The message relates to economical, social, political, gender, personal relationship issues.

Hooked Up

Oil, acrylic, collage on Canvas. 30″X40″. 2023

In this stirring piece, artist evokes the profound struggle and irony of human agency versus materialistic allure. The juxtaposition of the realistic human form and the symbolically oversized hand manipulates perception, igniting discourse on power and control. With each stroke of acrylic and oil, she layered emotions, crafting a narrative that challenges viewers, while the collage elements add depth, enhancing the tactile experience. This artwork will infuse your space with a dynamic energy and invite meaningful reflection on the strings that guide our choices.

Dollar Art are conceptual post-contemporary series by Oksana Tanasiv created in XXI Vanitas style.
Art where the image portraying the scenes of the routine life and the certain objects created of dollar bills pattern, and where the each dollar banknote is carrying the message.

Signed and Dated by Artist on Reverse.