Belarusian Artist’s Masterpiece Trends Again in Saatchi Art’s Weekly Highlights

Belarusian Artist’s Masterpiece Trends Again in Saatchi Art’s Weekly Highlights

In December, the painting “Hope” by Belarusian artist Viktoria Valyuk made it to the weekly trends of the influential online gallery Saatchi Art. This leading global online art gallery boasts 1.4 million artworks from over 110 countries. Only six paintings by different artists are featured in the weekly trends. Thus, over 52 weeks, a mere 312 canvases out of nearly 1.5 million can be highlighted. Viktoria Valyuk’s work has already secured a prestigious spot on this list.

Viktoria Valyuk

“Hope” was created in 2019, but the philosophy reflected in the painting remains relevant today. This original piece, painted in oil on a 50×72 cm board, is one of a kind. The abstract lower part of the master’s work allows the viewer to interpret the scene, the events, and the emotions experienced by the people depicted. Above, a clear blue sky emerges, symbolizing a new day and hope for positive change.

Hope

But what exactly are “trends”?

Trends are directions that shape the future development of art markets, typically determined by experts and highly professional art critics. Original, unique works are highly valued. It is unlikely that copies or paint-by-number pieces will make it to the trends.

An original artwork is not only a means of self-expression for the artist but often a response to pressing social issues. Unlike decorative clichés, meaningful original works possess a timeless value that does not fade away.

This is why Viktoria Valyuk’s painting “Hope” resonates and will continue to resonate in various spheres, both in the present and the future. For instance, the global issues of coronavirus, vaccination, and QR codes can become part of the viewer’s contemplation before the painting.

“I am glad that painting has become a part of my life,” says Viktoria Valyuk. “I have studied and practiced extensively. I love creating and approaching my work creatively. It is very unexpected and pleasant when your works suddenly appear in the weekly trends of such a large and respected gallery.”

It is worth noting that at the beginning of autumn, Viktoria’s original work “Joy of the Sky” was also included in the weekly trends.

Viktoria Valyuk’s Paintings Hidden as Treasure in Barbados

Viktoria Valyuk lives and works in Minsk, dedicating much of her time to painting. She has participated in over 60 exhibitions. Viktoria conducts her unique author’s art tour show “Artifact,” during which paintings are hidden in secret locations around the world. For example, on the islands of Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, in Moscow, Kaliningrad, Vilnius, and other places. Bottles with mini-canvases are sealed and “sent on a journey.” The idea is that whoever finds the works can keep them—a creative greeting from Belarus.

Joy of the Sky

Additionally, her personal exhibition “Opera” continues in Minsk at the gallery of the capital’s hotel “Europe,” located at 28 Internatsionalnaya Street. At the upcoming collective Christmas exhibition “Art-Schodryk,” which will soon take place in Mozyr at the cultural space “Valley of Angels,” five of her miniatures—PF (pour feliciter, French for “for happiness”)—will also be on display.

Last autumn, Viktoria was among the top 100 silver finalists in an international competition in India. Nearly 1,850 works from different countries were presented at the competition. As a result, the jury compiled two lists of paintings that made it to the finals: gold and silver.

Viktoria presented two works in India: “Freya’s Garden” and “On the Edge of the Forest.”