Zero Hours, Zero Minutes (2024) Painting by Andrii Zhukov
Seller Andrii Zhukov
- Oil on Canvas
- Dimensions Height 39.4in, Width 31.5in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Science fiction
In this painting, the artist tried to stop a moment. A moment is our life. Or, to put it another way, our life is made up of many moments. The feeling of a moment is conveyed through various techniques. For example, the woman, who personifies time, is depicted in motion. Her face has two angles—that’s how we see movement in multi-exposure photos. The woman’s hair moves in one direction, and the silk headscarf she holds in her hand moves in the opposite direction. That is, we see two directions of movement at the same time.
The zeros encrypt the beginning and the end. And if you look deeper, they are a symbol of infinity, eternity and cyclicity, like the world serpent Ouroboros.
A clock depicted on the background of 12 lines, which symbolises 12 hours — half of the day. 12 in general is a symbolic and mystical number: 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 months, 12 Olympian gods, 12 apostles and so on.
In the woman’s hair, we see the different phases of the moon. However, they are depicted in reverse—from the old moon to the full moon, and a hint of the young moon.
It also alludes to the ancient Roman God Janus, who had one face facing the past and the other looking into the future. There were 12 altars in honour of Janus. The Romans also regarded him as the creator of the world and the god of Time.
This artwork will be available for sale after the art exhibition.
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Andrii Zhukov, a contemporary Ukrainian artist, embarked on his artistic journey with a foundation in Fine Arts. In 2004, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, followed by the completion of a Master's degree in 2006 at the Publishing and Printing Institute (Department of Graphic Arts) of NTUU ‘Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute’. Prior to this, Andrii also pursued Fine Arts studies at the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University.
Andrii's creative pursuits span a diverse range of mediums and techniques, reflecting his multifaceted talent. His main areas of artistic exploration include easel painting, metal artworks using mixed etching and chemical rusting techniques, handmade pinhole photography, fresco, decorative art, sculptural art-objects in concrete, graphic art, digital/analog art photography, and digital art.
The artist achieved recognition by winning the Odessa International Art Prize in 2019, a testament to the excellence and innovation present in his work. Andrii's creations have found homes in numerous private collections across Ukraine, Israel, Europe, and the USA, underscoring the global appeal and appreciation for his art.
Andrii Zhukov actively engages in the art community, participating in various co-exhibitions and art projects. His contributions to these collaborative endeavors showcase not only his individual talent but also his commitment to the broader artistic dialogue. As a versatile artist with a rich educational background and a portfolio that transcends traditional boundaries, Andrii Zhukov continues to leave a lasting impact on the contemporary art scene.
- Nationality: UKRAINE
- Date of birth : unknown date
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Ukrainian Contemporary Artists
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