The landscape ‘Mirror of Lake Kucherla’ was created by the Yakut artist and painter Afanasy Osipov in 2001 under the impression of the natural beauty of the Altai. Not far from the foot of the majestic Belukha at the Northern slope of the Katun Ridge, there is Lake Kucherla. In the Altai, every significant natural object has its own legend, and Lake Kucherla is no exception. Folk legend has it that its owner is the spirit Col Eezi living in the water. Being a lover of solitude, the spirit drives travelers away, thus scaring them with a bull cry.
For the artist Afanasy Osipov, nature is a special world that opens up a whole layer of meanings to those who treat it with respect and love. The author of the painting was inspired by the calmness of the lake surrounded by high rocks of mountain ranges carefully sheltering it from the winds. The rhythm of the composition is due to the amazing symmetry of space. In the blue surface of Lake Kucherla, mountain landscapes and the sky are reflected as if in a mirror. Travelers note that due to such a reflective surface, the lake seems to change its color depending on weather conditions. If dark clouds thicken over the water surface, the lake will absorb the mood of the sky, thus becoming dark and mysterious. The artist captured the mountains and lake gently illuminated by the sun. The color of the landscape is transmitted in azure, sky-blue, golden, and light brown shades. There is the white glacier adjacent to the shore of the lake. Its melt waters fill Lake Kucherla. Afanasy Osipov is a subtle observer of the state of nature able to convey the primordial beauty untouched by the hand of man. The following words belong to the outstanding artist: ‘Not only the origin of the idea, but also its implementation is always a dream and expectation in the creative process of any artist responsible for their vocation. You need to use every moment of life with maximum dedication, thus giving full scope to the imagination. It is very important to start working directly on the canvas on time. Not earlier or later. And paint, only paint without losing a strong-willed creative mood.’
For the artist Afanasy Osipov, nature is a special world that opens up a whole layer of meanings to those who treat it with respect and love. The author of the painting was inspired by the calmness of the lake surrounded by high rocks of mountain ranges carefully sheltering it from the winds. The rhythm of the composition is due to the amazing symmetry of space. In the blue surface of Lake Kucherla, mountain landscapes and the sky are reflected as if in a mirror. Travelers note that due to such a reflective surface, the lake seems to change its color depending on weather conditions. If dark clouds thicken over the water surface, the lake will absorb the mood of the sky, thus becoming dark and mysterious. The artist captured the mountains and lake gently illuminated by the sun. The color of the landscape is transmitted in azure, sky-blue, golden, and light brown shades. There is the white glacier adjacent to the shore of the lake. Its melt waters fill Lake Kucherla. Afanasy Osipov is a subtle observer of the state of nature able to convey the primordial beauty untouched by the hand of man. The following words belong to the outstanding artist: ‘Not only the origin of the idea, but also its implementation is always a dream and expectation in the creative process of any artist responsible for their vocation. You need to use every moment of life with maximum dedication, thus giving full scope to the imagination. It is very important to start working directly on the canvas on time. Not earlier or later. And paint, only paint without losing a strong-willed creative mood.’
