Vessels (2025) presents a solitary form emerging from a richly layered surface, evoking the presence of an ancient jar or reliquary shaped by centuries of exposure. The vessel appears partially veiled, its contours softened by surrounding textures that resemble weathered stone, sediment, and mineral traces.

Zapryanova’s use of acrylic builds a dense, tactile field where scraped lines and encrusted layers suggest erosion, repair, and quiet persistence. Deep umbers and muted reds pulse beneath pale, chalky strata, giving the composition a sense of contained history. This vessel feels less like an object and more like a witness—holding memory rather than matter.

The work invites slow contemplation, offering a meditation on time, endurance, and the silent narratives embedded in surfaces shaped by use and decay.

Ready to hang: Yes
Weight: 1 kg
Style: Abstract, Fine Art
Subject: Abstract, Nature
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist, front side of the artwork
Certificate of Authenticity: Included, issued by Fortelier’s art advisory board