Roman Zhuk's early works of the mid-1970s reflect the ‘expression of disembodiment’. He wanted to get to the truth by cutting through living flesh. The original painting style of Roman Zhuk is notable for the transformation of traditional genres of still life into mysterious narratives that reflect the surrealism of René Magritte and Max Ernst. The artist's work ‘Chickens’ ironises the lowliness of the capitalist world. The painter intended to expose the fast pace of consumer culture and show the truth through brutal scenes.
