Vitaly Moiseev
The Scent of Temptation
Selected for the 2025 London Art Biennale, United Kingdom. Emboss Art: Acrylic, 22k gold and copper leaf, sculptural relief on canvas, 2024. 83x103cm.
The Scent of Temptation presents Vitaly Moiseev’s signature Emboss Art technique, combining painting with sculptural relief to create a textured, near three-dimensional surface. Layers of 22k gold and copper leaf add depth and luminosity. This surreal female portrait invites contemplation, blending classical elegance with modern symbolism. The golden nose and floating apple reflect themes of desire, duality, and choice. Moiseev’s work merges painting and sculpture, encouraging a personal connection through texture, detail, and meaning. Each piece invites viewers to pause, observe, and interpret on both an emotional and intellectual level.
Vitaly Moiseev is a contemporary artist known for his Emboss Art technique, which fuses painting with sculptural textures. His works, enriched with gold and metal leaf, explore the delicate balance between classical beauty and modern expression.