Secret Thoughts, 2013
Garik Avanesian

Photography : digigraphy, digital

40 x 60 cm 15.7 x 23.6 inch

€880

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Type

Numbered and limited to 15 copies

15 copies available

Signature

Signed artwork

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery

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Dimensions cm inch

40 x 60 cm 15.7 x 23.6 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


Tags

Nude

figurative

Women

Interior scene

Grey

Red

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Czech Republic

This compelling artwork presents a striking tableau set within a stark, abandoned room. The composition is defined by the juxtaposition of disrepair and grace. A woman sits in the center of the room on a basic wooden chair, her presence commanding immediate attention. Her posture is uniquely expressive, with her body leaning forward and her hair cascading down, evoking a sense of contemplation or sorrow. Draped over her legs is a vivid red fabric, its luxuriant color starkly contrasting with the muted tones of the deteriorating room. The surrounding environment is characterized by its raw, unembellished appearance. The walls are weathered and cracked, showing signs of neglect, while the wooden flooring appears worn and faded. Natural light streams in through the partially open window, casting a soft but somber illumination across the room. The open window and the doorway behind the woman serve as potent symbols of transition and possibility amidst desolation. The raw textures and muted color palette of the room frame the vibrancy of the red fabric, which seems to bleed into the space, injecting life and emotion into the scene. This interplay between the decrepit backdrop and the vivid centerpiece bestows the work with a poignant depth, inviting viewers to contemplate the themes of decay, resilience, and the ephemeral nature of existence. Overall, this artwork masterfully combines elements of composition, color, and symbolism to create a visually arresting and emotionally evocative piece. The forlorn beauty of the scene lingers in the mind, echoing the artist’s intention of invoking introspection within desolation.Artwork sold in perfect condition. The number of artwork is 1/15. There is a possibility to have size 60 x 91 and the price will be in request.

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Garik Avanesian, Secret Thoughts
Czech Republic  • 1959

Presentation

Publisher. Born in 1959. Since 1995 lives in Prague (Czech Republic).

In 2012 MFIAP honour.

Chairman of Czech Federation of Photographic Art.

Liaison officer FIAP (The International Federation of Photographic Art).

Exhibitions:

Krasnodon 1986 (Ukraine)

Baku 1987 (Azerbaidzhan)

Harbin 1989 (China)

Moscow 1991 (Russia)

Prague 1995, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2018, 2019 (CZ)

Riga 2005 (Latvia)

Certak Gallery, Tman 2005 (CZ)

Fotoart Gallery C. Budejovice 2006 (CZ)

Foma Gallery, Hradec Kralove 2006 (CZ)

Czech Radio Gallery, Plzen 2006 (CZ)

Castle of Blatna 2006 (CZ)

Feldkirch 2006 (Austria)

Marianske Lazne 2006 (CZ)

Kaunas and Panevezhis 2007 (Liethuva),

Mělník 2007 (CZ)

Buenos Aires 2007 (Argentina)

Rivne 2008, 2010, 2015 (Ukraine)

Levice 2008, 2010 (Slovakia)

Stockholm 2008 (Sweden)

Minsk 2008 (Belorussia)

Temirtau and Karaganda 2009 (Kazakhstan)

Laupheim 2009 (Germany)

Vilnus 2010 (Liethuva)

Odessa 2012 (Ukraine)

Almata 2012 (Kazakhstan)

Lvov 2012 (Ukraine)

Macedonia (North Macedonia)2015

Oradea 2015 (Romania)

Romania 2016

Havirov (Czech Republic) 2021

Vsetin (Czech Republic) 2022

Has founded:

Czech Federation of Photographic Art (CFFU) 2005

Has organized:

„150 years of Photography" Competition

(Soviet Union) 1989/1990, and many other Competitions after 2006

Inter Photo Camp (CZ) 2004-2018,

PhotoTrips: to Armenia, Georgia, Russian North and Baikal lake,

Kyrgyzstan, Tadzikistan, Uzbekistan, China, India, Bangladesh, EU countries

Exhibitions: Steve McCurry, Photographer (CZ) 2015-2017

Lithuanian Masters of Photography 2016

Nude by Gunars Binde 2016

Sebastiao Salgado „Genesis“ in Prague 2017

Dima Zverev „ Moskva and Moskovites“ 2019

Antonio Aragon Renuncio in Prague 2020

Workshops:

Workshop Zacler (Czech rep.) 2004

Workshop Marsov (CZ) 2005

Workshop Caorle (Italy) 2007

Workshop Istanbul (TR) 2009

Workshop in Prague for Chinese Photographers 2016

Publish activity:

Catalogue of Pavel Kunin's photos 1988

Temirtau Yellow pages, Kazakhstan 1989

PhotoArt monthly magazine 2006, 2007, 2008

Book series: The Best Photographers (from 2006 - 7 book)

Travel series books:

Gruzinske sneni, 2008

Starobyla zeme Arcach, 2009

Fotografové musí být šílení, 2009

Fotografové neumi letat, 2010

Uzbek Fiction, 2010

Kyrgyzstán - země koní, hor a bárev, 2011

Bajkal 2012

Hledani Indie 2014

Unknown Bangladesh 2016

Book: Snipers in Love, 2003

Book: Celebrations by Tomas Svoboda, 2008

Book: Naked Holiday, 2010

Book: XIX International Bagpipe Festival, 2011

Book: Garik Avanesian and his Armenians, 2016

Book: Garik Avanesian and his people of Bangladesh, 2021

Bibliography:

Fotografie Magazine (CZ) 1995, 8/2005

Album “PhotoLine" (Moscow) 2003

“ORER" Magazine 2005 (CZ)

Panorama Magazine 2005 (USA)

FotoVideo Magazine 4/2005, 2/2014, 4/2021 (CZ)

Foto&Video 10/2006 (Russia)

DIGI Revue 1/2009 (Slovakia) and many others…

Member of Jury in Photographic Salons:

Athesis'2002, 2005 (Italy)

Interfotoklub Vsetín 2004, 2006, 2008, 2016 (CZ),

Lviv 2008 (UA)

Vernisaz na Pokrovu, Rivne 2008, 2010, 2015 (UA)

Zena Strakonice 2011, 2013, 2015 (CZ)

Juliano Carrara 2012 (Italy)

Mersin 2014 (Turkey)

Apricot Photo Armenia 2014-2021

FIAP Club Award, Italia 2019

Prague 2015-2017 and many other.

Greece 2021

Indonesia 2022

Awards:

Gran PRIX - Strom Ružomberok (SK) 2008

Gran PRIX - Rivne (Ukraine) 2012

GOLD Medal FIAP – 37th Ružomberok (SK) 2004

GOLD Medal FIAP – 1st Chung Ai Salon (Canada) 2004

GOLD Medal FIAP - VI SALÓN INTERNACIONAL DE FOTOGRAFÍA CUBA 2021

GOLD Medal CAPA – 1st Chung Ai Salon (Canada) 2004

GOLD Medal FIAF – 8° Salone Athesis 2004 (Italy)

GOLD Medal VOAV – 3.Digital Master Circuit (Austria) 2005

GOLD Medal PSA – Europicamera (Belgie) 2005

GOLD Medal PSA – 44 Trofeu Morretes de Fotografia (Spain) 2020

GOLD Medal PSA - Ferula Salon (Turkmenistan) 2021

GOLD Medal PSA - 43rd Welsh International Salon of Photography (Wales) 2021

GOLD Medal PSA - International Salon of PhotoArtist (Switzerland) 2021

GOLD Medal FAF - GAUDIRFOTO 2021. IX SALÓ INTERNACIONAL (Spain) 2021

GOLD Medal FAF - El Argentino 2021 9. Salon Internacional (Argentina) 2021

GOLD Medal EFA - 3rd Zhuhai Inter exhibition (China) 2020

GOLD Medal CEF - 93 Salon Internacional de Otoño (Spain) 2017

GOLD Medal Ferula - Ferula Salon 2021 (Turkmenistan) 2021

SILVER Medal FIAP – Festicolor (Belgie) 2005

SILVER Medal FIAP – 4e Salon de Florange (France) 2005

SILVER Medal FIAP – Giuliano Carrara (Italy) 2008

SILVER Medal PSA - Gran Tour de la Collin (Italy) 2020

SILVER Medal GPU - Gran Tour de la Collin (Italy) 2020

SILVER Medal – 36th H.K.C.C. Salon (Hong-Kong) 2006

SILVER TROPHY – 13th Macao International (Macao) 2005

2nd AWARD on Citta di Garbagnate (Italy) 2010

BRONZE Medal FIAP – Limours (France) 2005

BRONZE Medal FIAP - 29th FIAP Colour Biennial (France) 2021

BRONZE Medal FIAP - IX Salon Fotografico Digital ILLA DE MENORCA (Spain) 2021

BRONZE Medal ISF - 1st Apollon B&W HPS Photo Salon (Greece) 2019

BRONZE Medal PST - Taiwan Photo Circuit 2020

BRONZE Medal CAPA – 2nd Chung Ai Salon (Canada) 2005,

2x BRONZE Medal EA – 38 PSEA Salon (Hon Kong) 2005

BRONZE Medal BPS - 2nd ABP Inter Competition (Bangladesh) 2021

Mures PLAQUET – 3rd Intern. (Romania) 2005

HM FIAP – Europicamera (Belgie) 2005,

HM FIAP – Reidsheim (France) 2005

HM FIAP – 3e Salon de Pessac (France) 2005

HM FIAP – Reflet Mondial (Belgie) 2005

HM FIAP – 35° Salon de Macon (France) 2004

HM FIAP – 8° „FRANCESCO FORNO“ (Italy) 2004

HM FIAP – 18ème Semaine Photo de Riedisheim 2005

HM FIAP – 3e Salon Inter. de Pessac (France) 2005,

HM FIAP – 4th Suncoast Virtual Salon (USA) 2005

HM FIAP – Vernisaz na Pokrovu, Rivne (UA) 2009, 2011

Certificate of Merit – 92nd Southampton Salon (Anglie) 2005

3x Diplom – 8° Salone Athesis 2004 (Italy)

Diplome ISF – Mayet (France) 2005

Galet FPF and HM FIAP – 9e Salon Grenoble (France) 2004

Award ZSF and HM FIAP – Transport 2004 (Slovakia)

Diplome – Limours (France) 2005

5th Premium and Medal FIAF – Athesis'2001 (Italy)

Medal FIAF – Athesis'98 (Italy)

Medal – VDNH Moscow 1987

HM Mures – 3rd Intern. (Romania) 2005

Mention de Jurado – 5° Salón Virtual (Argentina) 2004

and many other...

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