Absence of Noise by Serguei Novitchkov

This is an original abstract expressionist oil painting titled 'Absence of Noise' by the artist Serguei Novitchkov. The artwork is characterized by a heavy impasto technique, where thick layers of paint have been applied with a palette knife or stiff brush to create a sculptural, textured surface. The color palette is dominated by vibrant primary and secondary hues, including deep crimson reds, cerulean and ultramarine blues, and a central luminous wash of lemon yellow and white that suggests a source of light or energy. Small accents of green and purple are interspersed throughout the chaotic yet balanced composition. The artist's signature, 'Serguei Novitchkov', is visible in the lower right-hand corner, rendered in a dark fine script. The painting is housed in a substantial, high-quality stepped black gallery frame with a narrow gold-toned inner fillet that provides a sharp contrast, drawing the eye into the color field. The condition appears excellent, with the paint film appearing stable and the frame showing no significant signs of wear, chipping, or loss. The style is contemporary, likely dating from the 21st century, and reflects a mastery of color theory and physical movement, common in Novitchkov's evocative abstract landscapes.