"Dichotomy" 40x40 and 30x30 inches

Print on Canvas 40x40 inches, Signed and Numbered Giclee Limited Edition

The beauty of dichotomy is the beauty of opposites: light and darkness, tenderness and harshness - everything is born from a single twisted bud of the Universe and flies away with light-winged thoughts into the infinity of our consciousness.

The bud of the Universe pulsates with a red core, giving birth to the unity and opposites of black and white. Having dispersed from unity, they will never come together again, giving birth to the polarity of opposites. But these opposites, like light-winged butterflies, bring a starburst of consolation and tranquility to the restless islands of consciousness - and creative whirlwinds to the heights of light, to the dormant corners of our memory.

The Flower of Life is born of polarity - it is light and shadow, joy and sadness, complexity and simplicity, stillness and movement. All these are symbols of the eternal struggle and unity of opposites.

It must be admitted that the artist himself did not avoid some struggle when creating this masterpiece. Despite all the simplicity and ordinariness of black color, it is very shy and quite difficult to display on canvas. However, to the artist’s ALexei Antonov credit, he emerged victorious in this duel, creating a ribbon-fluffy floral fantasy - a perfectly black peony, unexpectedly giving birth to fluttering fauna.

On a whim, Alexei also gallantly creates "tetrachotomy" by placing the text “top” in red on all four sides of the painting. So you definitely can’t go wrong with wall placement to decorate the interior of your home, including your ceiling.

Giclee

Giclee (pronounced zhee-klay), giclee is a neologism derived from the French word “gicleur” which means “nozzle”. It is a fine art digital print made using inkjet printers. The name was originally applied to fine art prints it is a high-quality printing method used to reproduce fine art, including paintings and photographs. It involves using high-resolution printers and archival inks to create museum-quality prints that are often virtually identical to the original artwork in terms of color, detail, and texture. Giclee prints are known for their exceptional clarity and longevity.

Limited Edition

A Limited Edition refers to a set number of art prints that are produced from an original artwork. The artist decides the total quantity in the edition.  Each print is signed and numbered by the artist. and once that number is reached, no more prints are made. Limited editions are often preferred by collectors because they are considered more exclusive and valuable than open editions. The serial number indicates the number of the individual print and the total number of prints made in the limited edition series ex:12/500.

 Embellished Giclee

Limited Editions Embellished Giclee is a specific type of Giclee print that has been further enhanced by the artist. In this process, the artist adds hand-painted details or embellishments to the Giclee print, making each piece unique. These embellishments can include brushstrokes, texture, and other elements that give the print a more personalized and authentic feel. An artist paints or draws in areas of choice to add texture, making a giclee look even more like an original than it already does. Limited Editions Embellished Giclees are typically produced in a limited quantity, and each one is signed and numbered by the artist. By the end of the print run, each individual work will retain its value over time.