Litvinovsky was born into a religious Jewish family and was educated in the "cheder." After leaving his parents' home, he became completely secular. The transition from a religious environment to a secular one created a vacuum in him that he sought to fill. He often grappled with questions about the root of life, the essence of life and the meaning and purpose of art. These deliberations, combined with his sensual and passionate nature, led him to conclude that intimacy is the root of life. In his golden years (1970-1980), Litvinovsky expressed these beliefs in many paintings containing distinct sexual elements, particularly in the series called "The Root of Life," which stood out for its many versions.