In Poolside 5, Yermolova continues her exploration of sunlit figures, blurring the boundaries between the human form and its surroundings. The figure appears almost weightless, dissolving into the background, with fluid strokes capturing both movement and stillness. Her expressive use of oil on canvas, applied in thick and gestural layers, enhances the dreamlike quality of the scene.
The palette is warm and earthy, with burnt sienna, ochre, and soft neutral tones giving the work a sunlit glow. Splashes of white and cooler grays add contrast, lending depth to the abstracted space. There’s a harmony in the way the paint drips and melts together, evoking the feeling of a beautiful summer afternoon spent by the water.
Signed and ready to display, Poolside 5 is a captivating portrayal of relaxation and fluidity. It is currently available for purchase at Signet Contemporary Art in Chelsea and online.




