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Oleksandr Khrapachov"Expression in Odessa"2025
2025
$2,000
£1,529.17
€1,750.39
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A$3,070.15
CHF 1,638.92
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NOK 20,607.40
SEK 19,153.23
DKK 13,072.90
About the Item
The work was created during a plein air session in Odessa in 2025.
# Expression in Odessa
Alexander Khrapachov 2025
Canvas, oil 50×70 cm
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When Odessa dances: the night symphony of Arcadia
There are two Odessas. The daytime one is sunny, unhurried, smelling of the sea and coffee. And the nighttime one is electric, pulsating, unrestrained. Alexander Khrapachov captured the moment of transformation: that magical time when the sun has just set over the Black Sea horizon and Arcadia is already waking up to a new life.
“Expression in Odessa” is a picturesque ode to the evening coast, where the natural elements meet the energy of the city. The artist worked from life, feeling this transition himself: how daylight melts into blue twilight, how the first strobe lights of the clubs begin to pulsate to the rhythm of the bass, how their artificial glow pours directly into the sea waves, turning the water into a kaleidoscope of colors.
The title “Expression” is no accident here. It is not just expressionism as a style — it is expression as a state, as a feeling, as the energy of a place. Khrapachov has found a unique balance between the academic school and the impressionistic freedom of the brushstroke, adding a third ingredient to this cocktail – the very pulse of evening Arcadia, when it seems that even the fish in the sea are dancing to the music of the coastal clubs.
Every brushstroke here is saturated with movement. The spots of light do not lie on the canvas—they vibrate, flicker, and live their own lives. The contrast between nature and the city, the calm of the sea and the revelry of nightlife creates a tension that captivates the viewer's gaze. This is a painting of sensations, a painting of rhythm, a painting of memories of those evenings when Odessa reveals itself completely.
Painted from life in 2025, this work preserves the authenticity of the moment. It is not a reconstruction from memory – it is the captured energy of a real evening when the artist stood on the coast with a brush and caught this unique combination: the last warmth of the day, the first lights of the night, the eternal sea between them.
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# Who is this painting for?
For those who love Odessa not only for its sea and architecture, but also for its character—free, bright, unexpected.
For those who appreciate the energy of contemporary art but are not ready to sacrifice craftsmanship.
For those who want to bring not just decor to their interior, but emotion, history, a fragment of a living city.
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# About the artist
Oleksandr Khrapachov (born 1981) is a Ukrainian painter, master of plein air painting, and observer of urban transformations. His works are always created from life, always about the moment “here and now.” Khrapachov does not just paint landscapes—he captures the mood, atmosphere, and spirit of a place.
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Technique: oil on canvas
Size: 50×70 cm
Style: academicism and impressionism with elements of expressionism
Year of creation: 2025
Place of creation: Odessa, Arcadia, plein air
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The painting is ready for display. It will fit perfectly into a modern loft-style interior, a creative studio, a country house, or the space of a person who appreciates dynamism and character in art. It will bring a sense of freedom, energy, and the unique spirit of Odessa to the space.
- Creator:Oleksandr Khrapachov
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Edinburgh, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1987217280292
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