Tsar-fish (Anastasia Kuznetsova-Ruf) – MalovModern.Art Online Museum of Contemporary Art

Anastasia Kuznetsova-Ruf

Tsar-fish

From the HOLIDAY to the HOLIDAY series

Russia

2018

Canvas, charcoal pencil, tempera

100x142 cm

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In the artwork "Tsar-Fish," a bustling scene unfolds as preparations for an extravagant feast are underway. At the forefront, nestled in a private aquarium, a sturgeon, often referred to as the "tsar-fish" in Russia due to its esteemed rarity and value, commands attention.

Read more... Meanwhile, in the expansive background, an assortment of smaller fish navigate their aquatic realm with freedom.

Although the "Tsar fish" boasts greater size and prominence compared to its diminutive counterparts, and enjoys the privilege of its own personal aquarium, its destiny is far from auspicious. This arrangement is but a transient respite, a precursor to its imminent role as the centerpiece of the grand celebration. In contrast, the smaller fish are poised to enjoy a prolonged sojourn in their respective aquarium, untouched by the specter of consumption on this particular occasion.

Today, they revel in genuine festivity, assured of their exemption from the culinary agenda. This narrative casts a thought-provoking shadow on the celebratory tableau, underscoring the poignant reality that being bigger and mightier does not always ensure an enviable fate. In a society where abundance is often met with expectation, the sturgeon's destiny remains precarious, its grandeur a prelude to its eventual sacrifice, a reminder that with great privilege comes significant responsibility.


 

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