Come again tommorow
The painting “Come Tomorrow” belongs to the genre of socialist realism and reveals the theme of everyday life in Soviet reality. The composition depicts a moment of encounter in the corridor of an institution: at the center stands a man in a strict dark overcoat, holding a folder and a hat, confidently moving forward. Behind him, women are visible, expressing with gestures and facial expressions a request or an appeal. The interior is deliberately prosaic: rows of chairs along the wall, a clock, a writing desk with office supplies. The artist skillfully employs light and color to highlight the main figure, giving the scene sharpness and social significance. The gaze and movement of the protagonist symbolize authority and determination, while the contrast with the female figures conveys the drama of an everyday situation. The painting carries a hidden subtext about bureaucracy and the fate of the “little people,” whose pleas remain unheard, embodying an artistic critique of social relations
Ivan Fetisov
Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Belarus (1989). Born on October 21, 1920, in the urban-type settlement of Tuma, Ryazan Region (Russia). Participant of the Great Patriotic War. Graduated from the Ivanovo Art School (1947). Participant in art exhibitions since 1947. Held solo exhibitions in Brest (1970) and Minsk (1992). Worked in all genres of easel painting and was the author of architectural and artistic designs for the exhibitions of several museums in the Brest region. His works are held in major museums and art galleries of Belarus. Honorary citizen of the village of Mokraya Yelmuta, Rostov Region (Russia). Member of the Belarusian Union of Artists since 1949. Passed away on October 5, 1994.