Sergey Kononov

Sergey Kononov creates intimate, light-infused oil paintings that explore the nuances of human connection, memory, and emotional presence. His works often focus on solitary figures or close companions caught in moments of quiet reflection, evoking a sense of nostalgia and introspection. Using a delicate palette dominated by ochres, reds, and carmines, Kononov’s paintings achieve a tender warmth that invites viewers into deeply personal spaces. Drawing inspiration from early cinema and the psychological intensity found in the works of artists such as Egon Schiele and Lucian Freud, Kononov employs a pointillist technique that balances detail with gentle abstraction. This approach allows forms to emerge softly, often leaving parts of the composition deliberately vague to encourage emotional resonance over exact depiction. Kononov frequently omits detailed backgrounds, isolating his figures in atmospheric voids that heighten their emotional immediacy and create a sense of timelessness. His practice meditates on themes of solitude, companionship, and the fleeting nature of presence, offering a poetic reflection on the human condition. Through this visual language, Kononov captures the delicate interplay between absence and presence, memory and moment, inviting viewers into a contemplative dialogue with his subjects. ...