Raid by Andrei Protsouk is a powerful contemporary figurative painting that explores the tension between private life and public force in the modern world. Rendered in Protsouk’s distinctive cubist-expressionist style, the composition depicts an intense, chaotic military raid unfolding on both sides of a domestic doorway. Armed figures, fragmented into angular planes and mechanical forms, surge forward with weapons raised, their faces obscured by helmets and masks—symbols of anonymity, authority, and dehumanization.

At the center stands a solitary female figure, calm and exposed, emerging from the doorway in stark contrast to the surrounding violence. Draped casually in a robe and holding a cigarette, she represents vulnerability, resilience, and defiance amid overwhelming power. The domestic setting collides with militarized aggression, creating a visual and emotional confrontation between personal freedom and institutional force.

Through layered textures, bold color contrasts, and dynamic movement, Raid reflects on themes of surveillance, state power, invasion of privacy, and the fragility of normal life in times of conflict. The painting resonates as both a political commentary and a timeless human narrative, inviting viewers to question authority, morality, and the cost of security in contemporary society.

Ideal for collectors of modern figurative art, political art, and socially conscious contemporary paintings, Raid stands as a striking example of Andrei Protsouk’s ability to merge fine art aesthetics with urgent cultural dialogue.

Sizes and Editions:

• 34 x 72 inches (Unframed) Limited Edition on Canvas -Original Size - Hand Embellished, Signed, and Numbered of 195 - $2,700

• Framing options include Andrei’s unique and limited original hand-painted frames. See below for more details.

• Custom size options are also provided upon request. Just ask us in chat about pricing and sizing