Extreme
The painting Extreme merges realistic sensuality with symbolic struggle. At the center stands a nude woman, bound to crumbling concrete supports amid a raging sea. She does not appear fearful: her pose is calm, her head bowed, hair swept by the wind. The image holds deep metaphorical tension — between physical vulnerability and spiritual dignity.
The sea serves as a symbol of chaos and the storms of life, while the ruined structures behind her suggest a collapse of old order or lost defenses. Yet the woman remains bathed in light, her body illuminated as if she herself radiates resilience and quiet strength. The contrast between destruction and beauty, danger and serenity gives the composition both dramatic and philosophical depth.
Anatoliy Khvisevich
Born on May 30th, 1951 in the village of Stakhovichi of Brest Region (Belarus). Graduated from the Architecture Department of the Brest Civil Engineering Institute (1973). Works in the field of the complex design of interiors, in monumental and decorative art (stained-glass window, mosaic) and in easel painting. Since 1994 he is a participant of art exhibitions. The works are in museums of Brest and in private collections in a number of European countries. A member of the BAU since 1994. Lives in Brest