The feelings and nostalgia of love, reason, and life. Naked existence—to be fragile and strong simultaneously. A glance to the future with a knowledge of the past.
Ekaterina Abramova’s Longing for Old Spring centers on the sinuous form of a topless woman facing away from the viewer. Her figure is highlighted by blue light, a reflection of the moody, deeply-layered background. Her torso is painted in a technique reminiscent of classical contrapposto, and the fabric draped across her lower body recalls that of a Greek or Roman statue. The shape of the subject recalls the Neo-Expressionist forms of artists such as Francesco Clemente and David Salle. These broad references are a testament to Abramova’s expansive style and abilities. The subject looks longingly toward the future, while simultaneously leaning physically into the past—a tension that reflects Abramova’s ability to move between media and styles.
~ Ali Edelson, Student at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Master of Arts in Art Business.
