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Elena BulatovaReaching for the Light2024
2024
$2,573.84
£1,917.14
€2,160
CA$3,544.39
A$3,857.98
CHF 2,044.21
MX$46,398.06
NOK 25,991.56
SEK 23,818.39
DKK 16,457.77
About the Item
In Reaching for the Light, the artist captures a moment of quiet vitality as sunflowers tilt and stretch toward the sky, embodying both movement and stillness. Painted in oil, the work combines smooth passages with expressive, textured brushstrokes—most notably in the petals, where the impasto brings energy and light to the surface.
The palette is dominated by rich yellows and earthy greens, set against a cool, muted background that allows the blooms to radiate warmth and presence. The composition is balanced yet dynamic: the tallest sunflower draws the eye upward, while the slight curve of each stem creates a gentle rhythm across the canvas.
Inspired by the resilience and openness of nature, the artist invites the viewer to reflect on light as both a literal and symbolic force. There’s a subtle sense of longing in the way the flowers lean—toward something beyond the frame, beyond the visible.
This piece reflects a deep appreciation for the natural world and the emotional resonance it holds. The overall mood is contemplative, joyful, and quietly optimistic.
Elena Bulatova is a Munich-based painter working primarily in oil, often in the alla prima technique. Born in Moscow, Russia in 1981, she received early training in a children’s art school, laying the foundation for a lifelong dedication to painting.
Her artistic practice is rooted in academic traditions, yet she continuously seeks freedom and individuality in her work. Bulatova often paints en plein air, working directly from life to capture the essence of a moment with immediacy and sensitivity. She is especially drawn to subjects found in her everyday surroundings—landscapes, people, portraits, and the human figure—exploring the natural beauty and quiet poetry of the visible world.
Over the past twenty years, Bulatova has developed her skills through a combination of self-directed study and mentorship with experienced artists. She has studied in diverse settings, including traditional icon painting in Moscow and the AktHof in Munich. Currently, she is enrolled as an external student at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, deepening her engagement with classical technique and contemporary practice.
The gallery guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work of art, confirmed by a certificate of authenticity. By purchasing paintings by Elena Bulatova, you make a smart investment, as the price of her paintings is growing every year.
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- Creator:Elena Bulatova (Russian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- More Editions Sizes:60 x 50 cm, edition of 1Price: $2,574
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- Gallery Location:Oslo, NO
- Reference Number:Seller: Certificate of authenticity1stDibs: LU2717216751632
Elena Bulatova (1981) is a Russian artist living in Munich, Germany. After fifteen years of painting dedicatedly and hermetically - alternately self-taught and under the guidance of older painters - Elena Bulatova wishes to share her practice with the world. In her constant self-study, Bulatova has sought instruction from a variety of sources - from the Eastern Orthodox icon painting school in Moscow to the Academy of Fine arts in Munich. She is currently enrolled externally at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich to better understand the modern side of the art world. She believes that the true value of art lies in the meditative process that goes into creating such a work and in the years of mastery that a person can undertake and overcome to become a master in any field. The themes of her work are: nature, animals and authentic human beauty.
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