“Portrait of stranger #18”

Concept

The human face is an infinite universe woven from lines, textures, and the subtlest shades of color.
It lives, changes, and reflects the inner world, hiding entire stories in its curves and shadows, in fleeting wrinkles.

With every new portrait, I strive to capture not just appearance but something elusive—the breath of the soul, its light and shadow, its vibrations between joy and sorrow, anxiety and calm, happiness and nostalgia.
It is a constant pendulum.

Each new portrait is not merely a depiction of another person; it is a mirror in which I, too, am reflected.
My works are journeys into the depths of personality, where reality meets subjective perception, form intertwines with emotion, and the artist engages with his inner world.
It is always a dialogue—not only with the subject but also with the viewer, who, looking into the image, inevitably discovers a part of themselves within it.

What fascinates me in portraiture is its paradoxical nature: it captures a fleeting moment yet reveals the eternity of human essence.
The gaze on the canvas remains unchanged, yet every viewer brings their own story, their own experience, their own understanding.

The life of a portrait exists in this endless interweaving of meanings, emotions, and perspectives.
It is not just an image; it is an act of presence, a way to grasp the ephemeral, to hold a moment, and to convey something beyond form.
It is the search for human essence, frozen in color and light.

Oxana Luky works in several styles. She is interested in the properties and wildness of watercolor, the softness and suppleness of oils, and both of these techniques are endless fantasy and a limitless field for creativity.
Member of the Union of Watercolorists of Russia . Resident of the international community of artists ASM Club.
Participant more than 10 international and Russian exhibitions
in 2023 I represent Russia in Fabriano Acquarello in Italy.