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Leon Oks invites us into The female figure is a favorite
an imaginary world in theme for Oks.
his fanciful paintings. Full hipped and sensuous, his
His subtle palette of women are vessels of creative
umbers, burgundies power. These paintings contain
and gold evoke a warm, many elements of nature,
earthy, and romantic symbolizing themes of creativity
mood in the bittersweet and opposing forces. Oks
compositions inspired by exhibits technical excellence
memories of his Russian- and rare talent, revealing an
Ukrainian homeland. Oks’ understanding and ability based
imagination transforms on strong academic training and
trees into female forms; the development of a unique
even many of the houses personal style.
in his landscapes have leon Oks’ works communicate
rounded shapes, creating primarily on an emotional level,
a soothing mood and but his paintings can not be
flowing rhythms. strictly categorized.
Francesca Mare irion
ToWn of silence 2003 oil on canvas 75x60 cM. /30x24 in.
