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Rudolf KosowDefender (dog, hunter, pet black Lab, man, animal, surrealist painting, american2024
2024
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This poignant painting by Rudolf Kosow presents us with a remarkable visual allegory rich with surrealistic influences. The canvas is occupied by a colossal, detailed black labrador retriever's face gazing out with an expression that is at once noble and alert. The animal's features are rendered with impressive precision; the play of light and shadow on its fur and the depth captured in its eye create an image that is both intimate and awe-inspiring.
In front of this gentle giant stands a man, the very embodiment of rugged determination, armed with an hunting rifle, a symbol associated with guard and protection, just like the large pet dog besides him. His stature, while small compared to the animal's massive head, is nonetheless striking, exuding a sense of resilience and courage. He is clad in a yellow shirt and jeans, with a hat that evokes a sense of the archetypal landman or a defender of the frontier.
Kosow's work here continues his exploration of the surreal coexistence of humans and animals. The contrast in size underscores a possible dichotomy between man's dominance over nature and his responsibility towards it. The presence of the gun might typically suggest destruction, yet the man's composed posture, coupled with the animal's calm gaze, implies a narrative of guardianship rather than conflict.
This visual paradox invites viewers to delve into their interpretations of the relationship depicted. Is this man standing as a protector of this great beast, or is he there to assert human authority over the animal kingdom? The white background serves as a blank slate, emphasizing the subjects and allowing the viewer to project their narrative onto the scene.
Kosow's unique ability to create scenes that challenge perceptions comes to the fore in this piece. By presenting the familiar in an unfamiliar context, he pushes us to question the nature of power, the ties that bind humanity to the animal world, and the role we play in its narrative. This painting, like many of Kosow's, is not merely a visual encounter but a conversation with multiple layers, asking us to consider our place in the grand tapestry of life and to reflect on the subsequent chapter in this thought-provoking tableau.
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- Creator:Rudolf Kosow (1972, German, Kazakhstani)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Quebec, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU907114347552
Rudolf Kosow
Like images from a dream, Rudolf Kosow’s Surrealist figurative and still-life paintings and drawings conjure into reality otherworldly and absurdist scenes.
Kosow was born in 1972 in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. From 1994 to 2000, he studied painting at the city’s State Academy of Fine Arts.
Now based in Germany, he divides his time between Stuttgart and the town of Laichingen. He creates oil paintings based on three subjects: humans, animals and landscapes. He invites the viewer to interpret each work’s enigmatic message. For instance, in Contact, an astronaut is seemingly unaware of a colossal cat’s peering eye. In Missing Pieces, Kosow depicts a couple considering the whereabouts of slices taken from a giant Black Forest cake.
Kosow also explores the nature of human relationships in his portraits, such as Couple and Discord. Capture features a large-scale image of a sleeping girl juxtaposed with a miniature soldier standing guard.
“I try to paint things as realistically and as close as possible to enhance the real impression,” Kosow says in his artist’s statement. Although the imagery in his paintings and figurative drawings can be strange and somewhat unsettling, Kosow’s unique interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of “calm, harmony and peace.”
Kosow has exhibited across Germany and France. His works are sought by collectors of 21st-century Surrealist art.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Rudolf Kosow’s paintings, drawings and more.
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