"Aphrodites Dream" 44x44 in. Giclee on Canvas

"Aphrodites Dream" Print on Canvas 44x44 inches, Signed and Numbered Giclee Limited Edition 

In this elegant work in the style of surrealism, the artist Antonov turned to the mythical image of Aphrodite.

  His depiction of the Goddess of love and beauty differs from the usual classical images.

To the surprise of the audience, the Artist decided to present an anthropomorphic version of

greatness and femininity in the form of a beautiful rose emerging from the foam.  Rose- Aphrodite is intoxicating . . . we see the very process of birth!

Painted with extraordinary skill and realism, the delicate petals flutter and open, gradually revealing the Botticellian profile of the goddess, who looks out at the night universe.  

The waves upon the sea are restless and turbulent. Will the foam want to part with its beautiful creation?

Hyperrealism in this surrealistic painting mesmerizes and amazes.

Artist Antonov poetically and skillfully depicts the elements - from mirror-like sea water to exploding waves. The foam against the velvety dark sky is drawn in such a way that we feel the saltiness of the water, the fountain of splashes, the power and humidity of the surging wave.  

We expect the rosebud to be foamy white, but what do we see? - It is saturated with fiery strokes. The Gods give young Aphrodite power over love and passion. Will she use her gift wisely?

The ironic and the romantic are woven together.  In the lace of petals Master Antonov has placed a string of intriguing images: hands, faces, shells, eyes.... They are multi- dimensional, unpaired and chaotically emerge from the rose, acquiring recognizable outlines.  Could the images be the sisters of Aphrodite?

Apparently, the birth process is not yet complete...

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.