Wheel of Fortune (2024)
Description:
At the center of the spinning wheel stands חַי — "Life".Surrounded by turbulent textures, the ancient symbol resists the pull of history's chaos.
The circle evokes fate, repetition, and conflict — yet in its heart, the quiet presence of life remains, fragile but unbroken.
Sold — this piece has found its owner and is no longer available.
It stays here as part of the artist's archive. If it speaks to you, get in touch — Sergei Troshin takes commissions and often has related work from the same series.
About this piece
Wheel of Fortune (2024) is an original, one-of-a-kind work by Sergei Troshin, born 1960, based in Canada. It is made with acrylic on canvas and measures 18 × 20 in (45.7 × 50.8 cm). It was completed in 2024. 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.
Acrylic — Acrylic dries quickly and stays flexible, which lets layers be laid over one another in a single session and scraped back while still workable. Tate’s glossary entry on acrylic paint explains the term in more detail.
Size and scale
The piece measures 18 × 20 in (45.7 × 50.8 cm). It is close to square, 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
2024 is represented in the catalogue by 3 works. Alongside this one: Infinity (2024) and Treasure Behind the Wall II (2024).
Further reading
We write about how these surfaces are made and how to live with them in Notes on Art. Relevant to this piece:
- Winter air and the wall you chose — Dry winter air, radiators and cold exterior walls: the spots in a Canadian home that are hard on an original, and why an acrylic canvas copes best.
- Natural Dye vs Paint on Wood — Two Sans Souci originals on wooden board, one built with natural dye and one with acrylic alone, and what that choice actually changes.
Buying, viewing and delivery
Every artwork leaves the studio with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed and sealed by the artist. Prices are shared on request — there is no online checkout, because each piece is one of a kind and we would rather answer your questions first. Pieces can be viewed in person in Markham by appointment, and we are happy to talk through materials, framing or how a work will sit in your space. Shipping is quoted per piece and packed individually so the work travels safely. Ask about this piece.
