Painting Game of Love, artist Kreminskiy Andriy

Artist: Andriy Kreminskiy
Title: “Game of Love”
Year: 2025
Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm
Materials: oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
Technique: oil painting
Original hand-painted artwork

“Game of Love” by Andriy Kreminskiy — a figurative composition structured like a theatrical scene. Characters in historical costumes gather around a long table, engaged in conversation, observation, and a subtle game of relationships. The dark background is almost entirely devoid of detail, making the figures and illuminated surface of the table particularly expressive.

The composition unfolds horizontally. The white tablecloth unites the numerous characters into a single scene while creating a sharp contrast with the deep black surroundings. The figures are painted freely, without excessive portrait detail: the artist focuses instead on gestures, poses, and the nature of interaction between the characters. Some appear to be engaged in conversation, while others observe the scene, creating a sense of ongoing action.

An unusual element of the composition is the presence of large dark and light spheres on the table. Their strict geometric forms contrast with the fluid shapes of the human figures and introduce a symbolic dimension to the scene. They can be interpreted as pieces in an imaginary game, emphasizing the theme of human relationships suggested by the title.

The painting has a restrained palette: black, graphite, and brown tones are complemented by white, gray-blue, ochre, and occasional red accents. Free, textured brushwork, visible strokes, and deliberately understated details give the work a contemporary character.

“Game of Love” combines elements of genre painting, theatricality, and symbolism. Its 50 × 70 cm format makes the artwork a distinctive interior accent for a living room, study, bedroom, or contemporary public space.