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Conflict #4,
2017
Romeo Melikyan
Painting : oil
100 x 130 x 2 cm 39.4 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch
€4,600
€4,140
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About the artwork
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Unique work
Signature
Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
100 x 130 x 2 cm 39.4 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
Framing
Not framed
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Armenia
The artwork at hand is an exceptional piece that merges cartography with a narrative of exploration and utopian conquest. It depicts a whimsically altered world map suspended against a light blue backdrop, evoking both the infinite possibilities of discovery and the fragility of human ambition. The map sections, drawn with vintage cartographic precision, appear to be stitched together with thread-like lines, lending a sense of interconnectedness and careful handiwork. Unique to this artwork is its transformation of the map into a playground of human activity. Miniature figures—soldiers, sailors, and explorers—engage in a variety of dynamic actions across the continents. On the left, soldiers embark from a vintage ship, while a formation of parachutists descends from the sky onto the distended land masses. This detail provides a vivid narrative of exploration, conquest, and the relentless human spirit. Further, the use of color is notable. The continents, rendered in warm shades of ochre, stand in stark contrast to the cool, expansive blue of the surrounding seas, which creates an eye-catching delineation between land and water. The artist's meticulous attention to detail in the depiction of the map’s textures enhances the tactile quality of the piece, inviting a closer inspection. This artwork ingeniously juxtaposes the traditional, static nature of maps with the dynamism of human endeavor, resulting in a compelling visual story. It simultaneously conveys themes of adventure, the quest for knowledge, and the human desire to conquer and connect disparate parts of the world. The overall effect is a thought-provoking and visually engaging piece that challenges viewers to rethink the boundaries of cartography and the narratives of exploration.
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Presentation
Exhibitions:
2019 - "Convergence", AGBU Hall, Yerevan, Armenia
2019 - Unexpected Gallery, Groningen, Netherlands,
2019 - V & N Gallery, Wiesbaden, Germany
2019 - National Museum Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia,
2019 - "Daydreams on Canvas", Arame Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
2018 - Modern Art Museum, Yerevan, Armenia
2016 - Art Fair Russia-UK, London, UK
2014 - Elysium Gallery, Lincoln, UK
2012 - "Symphony of Colours", Arame Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
2010 - Armenian-Russian Art Fair, Moscow, Russia
2008 - "A step forward", Artist Union of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
Romeo Melikyan's works are in the private collections in Germany, Russia, Lebanon, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Switzerland, USA etc. as well as are included in the permanent exhibition at Modern Art Museum in Yerevan, Armenia.
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