Expressive, surreal portrait of a man. ("Time of skepticism") Painting

• Hi, I'm Artist Alek Tretiak • IG: artist.tretiak • Full my gallery / buy / order the artwork directly (low price!) from THE LINK in my IG. • Sharp political, social and religious satire. Symbolic and figurative art. Surrealism art. Calm geometric abstractions based on patterns. • This description has an outdated meaning, but for now I decided to leave it in so you can see how much a creative person's worldview can change under the pressure of all that is happening in the world right now. I used to look for the good in the world around me. But the world has gone mad. Again. And so have I. In my artworks I explore subconscious phenomena, feelings and desires, I interpret my philosophical reflections on the construction of the human personality and its relation to the outside world. I explore Reality, integrating elements that may not exist but which reflect the atmosphere and mood, the deep meaning of the moment depicted. From this quest comes the hallmark of my artworks - the combination of classical and expressive painting techniques. In composition and subject matter I juxtapose brightly accented spots of colour or technique and complement them with contrasting textural elements. I often incorporate unique ornaments into my paintings, using the author's patterns of varying complexity. I'm looking for something beautiful. It's always there, but not everyone sees it, and in addition to portraying it, I try to highlight it and make it shine. I play with a variety of materials and techniques, and in fact, I am proud of my lack of academic training in art. It gives me freedom and encourages me to push the boundaries of creativity. It encourages me to create something amazing and different. Every time I finish an artwork there is an unparalleled pleasure which I try to pass on to the viewer.