Code: 538
Canvas size: 69/52 cm
Size with frame: 79/62 cm
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"Houses Above the River" ("Kushti nad rekata")
Artist: Marchel Yameliev
Technique: Classical oil painting on canvas, executed entirely with palette knives and painting knives (impasto technique)
The canvas "Houses Above the River" by artist Marchel Yameliev is a monumental vertical cityscape celebrating heritage, resilience, and architectural majesty. Guided by the central dichotomy of Ascension and the Fall, the deep river gorge and rugged cliff at the base represent earthly depths and struggle (the Fall). Rising directly from these rocks, the traditional historic houses cascade upward step-by-step toward the sky and the church bell tower — a profound symbol of spiritual endurance, creation, and Ascension.
The artwork features an extraordinary, three-dimensional (3D) impasto relief. Built entirely with palette knives, every facade, balcony, tile roof, and sheer cliff face is sculpted with physical deposits of oil paint. The rich color palette balances ivory, warm white, and charcoal facades with terracotta-red, golden-ochre, and deep ambient shadows in the canyon.
Architectural Heritage & Drama: An iconic vertical cityscape that commands attention, bringing depth, history, and noble energy to any grand room or collection.
Museum-Grade Quality: Created using top-tier European oil paints on premium canvas, ensuring the long-term preservation of color brilliance and structural relief.
Tactile Impasto Artistry: Heavy 3D palette knife application dynamically catches light, giving tangible physical presence to the stone cliffs and historic timber frames.
"Houses Above the River" — architectural grandeur and spiritual elevation.
The new vertical canvas by Marchel Yameliev captures the breathtaking amphitheater of traditional homes perched atop a rocky gorge. Guided by the philosophy of Ascension and the Fall, the rising town soaring toward the bell tower represents human faith, strength, and spiritual Ascension.
Sculpted entirely with palette knives using rich impasto technique, the canvas showcases a tactile 3D relief of historic facades, tile roofs, and rugged cliffs.
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