The drunkards fly away
- Artist
- David Burliuk
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"The Drunkards Fly Away" is a captivating symbolic painting created with oil on Masonite. Its style reflects elements of Naïve art (primitivism), with simplified figures and bold, expressive colors that evoke a sense of spontaneity. The composition suggests a fantastical scene where drunken figures seem to "fly away," hinting at themes of escapism and altered perception. This work exemplifies how symbolic painting uses vivid imagery to convey deeper messages, making it a unique piece within both contemporary and primitive artistic expressions.
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