About
Ekaterina Ermilkina's abstract oil painting "Sun" is a striking and elegant portrayal of light and energy inspired by the vibrancy of urban skylines. This artwork, measuring 60 inches in height and 20 inches in width, captivates viewers with its composition. This original artwork showcases a harmonious blend of cool blue tones layered with warm accents of soft peach hues, creating a radiant gradient that centers on the impression of sunlight piercing through an abstract cityscape.
The surface of the painting is richly textured, with thick, cube-like dots of oil paint meticulously applied in a mosaic-like pattern using a palette knife. These three-dimensional elements create depth and visual interest, drawing the eye across the piece. The interplay of color and texture mimics the shimmering lights and reflective surfaces of modern skyscrapers, imbuing the painting with dynamism and life.
Fine, geometric linework in the background subtly alludes to urban architecture, such as scaffolding or building outlines, grounding the abstraction in the bustling energy of city life. The sides of the canvas are painted as an extension of the front, offering a polished, frameless presentation. It is ready to hang, with wiring already in place. Ermilkina signed the front of the artwork.
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Born in 1975, in Saratov, Russia, Ekaterina Ermilkina now lives and works in New Jersey. She grew up in the beautiful city of Yalta in Crimea on the North coast of the Black Sea, where in 1985 she enrolled as a student at the School of Art of F.Vasiliev, graduating in 1991.
After her first introduction to fine art in Yalta, in 1992, Ekaterina Ermilkina moved to Saint-Petersburg, Russia. In 1998 she received her MFA from State Art and Industry Academy. The unique beauty and rich culture of the city inspired her to paint cityscapes.
In late 2005, Ermilkina moved to the U.S. Her works have been presented in various solo and group exhibitions in international galleries and art fairs and have been collected throughout the United States, as well as Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, Japan, Hong Kong, and Russia.
Her artworks pop with color and motion, casting a candied haze across the urban landscape. “I am focused on art all my life. It makes me optimistic, full of energy, and happy. The vivid colors of Crimea where I grew up, and the beautiful marine of the Black Sea, inspired me to paint for the rest of my life. I believe that paintings can reflect our desires for beauty, poetics, and perfection.”
