What about his painting indicates communist (-nism)?
First, there are the dull, uniform, and blocky buildings that characterized the Soviet Union, which was a communist state. Then there is the use of a dull gray and the lack of expressive colors that may represent the restrictions in place of a communist government. There are also many eyes that represent that people are always being watched.
What is the artist's view of communism?
The artists view of communism is that it is monotonous, which is expressed with the dull gray colors used and the limited amount of shades of gray and color that is used. Horung uses the eyes as a symbol for the government; the eyes cover the wall which gives off a startling and uncomfortable feeling. The eyes are also the same shade of blue, the same size (with the exception of adjusting the size for perspective), and have the same unemotional eyes.
Explain the title.
The title "Communist Utopia" creates an oxymoron for the viewer. Many viewers of the painting would see communism as negative and a dystopia rather than a utopia. However, the painting may represent a utopia through the eyes of a communist in which everything is the same because there is only one thing that is available due to the fact that there is no marketing competition.
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