Hamsin (2025)
Description:
This artwork represents a pivotal phase in my artistic exploration, where I delve into the interplay of rich textures, golden pastes, and the evocative hues of rust. These elements converge to create a haunting, apocalyptic atmosphere, inspired by the theme 'Hamsin at the Dead Sea.' In this scene, the oppressive desert wind renders the sky and sun invisible, leaving behind an overwhelming sense of disorientation and unease. The rusty tones dominate the composition, evoking a world stripped of clarity, where nature itself becomes both mesmerizing and unsettling. The textured elements invite the viewer to trace the chaotic flow of sandstorms, while the concentric spiral hints at cyclical forces or the endless struggle to find order in the chaos. The metallic sheen of gold juxtaposes decay with a faint glimmer of vitality, offering a tension between beauty and desolation.Available — this original is currently for sale.
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About this piece
Hamsin (2025) is an original, one-of-a-kind work by Sergei Troshin, born 1960, based in Canada. It is made with mixed media on canvas and measures 18 × 24 in (45.7 × 61 cm). It was completed in 2025. There is only one — nothing here is a print or a reproduction.
Materials and finish
The work is built on canvas. Canvas has a slight give, so a heavy surface stays flexible with it.
Mixed media — Mixed media simply means more than one material was used in the same work, chosen for what each one does to the surface. Tate’s glossary entry on mixed media explains the term in more detail.
Size and scale
The piece measures 18 × 24 in (45.7 × 61 cm). It reads as an upright piece, and this is a mid-scale piece — enough presence to hold a section of wall on its own above a console, a desk or a bedside.
Looking after it
Hang it out of direct sunlight, keep it away from radiators and humidity, and dust it with a dry, soft cloth.
Room conditions matter more than anything else: stable temperature, stable humidity, no direct sun. The American Institute for Conservation publishes plain-language guidance on caring for artwork at home.
From the same year
2025 is represented in the catalogue by 3 works. Alongside this one: Traces of the Forgotten (2025) and Whisper (2025).
Further reading
We write about how these surfaces are made and how to live with them in Notes on Art. Relevant to this piece:
- Mixed Media, Without the Jargon — What mixed media actually means in plain terms, seen up close in two Sans Souci originals that combine collage, resin, and diamond dust on one surface.
Buying, viewing and delivery
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