Description

Dream Fragments. One Sky. Day 899 is a mesmerizing addition to Artem Pogribnyy’s Dream Fragments series, a poignant reflection of the artist’s dreams during the ongoing war in Ukraine. Created on the 899th day of the conflict in 2024, this piece captures Pogribnyy’s yearning for the harmony of pre-war life, a recurring theme in his work since fleeing Kharkiv. The series transforms his memories of home, loved ones, and travels into surreal vignettes, blending nostalgia with the surreal.

In this painting, three wine glasses dominate the foreground, each reflecting a different urban architectural scene—classical buildings with domes and towers—under a shared, ethereal sky. The reflections create an optical illusion, a hallmark of Pogribnyy’s style, merging disparate cityscapes into a unified dreamlike vision. The muted palette of blues, grays, and soft golds, paired with subtle splashes of color in the background, evokes a melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere. A small, golden fruit on the table adds a touch of still-life realism, grounding the surreal composition. Pogribnyy’s “urban architectural romanticism” shines through in the detailed rendering of the buildings, while his modernist approach, influenced by surrealists like René Magritte, introduces conceptual depth and visual “deceptions” that challenge perception.

Executed in a modernist style with surrealist elements, Dream Fragments. One Sky. Day 899 invites viewers into a contemplative space where memory and imagination converge. This piece is a compelling choice for collectors seeking art that speaks to resilience, unity, and the enduring beauty of dreams amidst adversity.

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