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Illusion of freedom,
2022
Guy Ghazanchyan
Sculpture : bronze
58 x 94 x 82 cm 22.8 x 37 x 32.3 inch
$6,552
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About the artwork
Type
Unique work
Signature
Artwork signed in the mold
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
Invoice from the gallery
Medium
Dimensions cm • inch
58 x 94 x 82 cm 22.8 x 37 x 32.3 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Sculpture sold with metal pedestal
Dimensions of pedestal:
1 x 30 x 80 cm
0.4 x 11.8 x 31.5 inch
Display
The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors
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Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Armenia
This sculptural artwork mesmerizes viewers with its striking depiction of dynamic motion and delicate balance. Commanding immediate attention, the piece features a bronze figure suspended at an angle, poised as if perpetually in the act of flight. This figure, seemingly weightless, balances effortlessly upon a circular structure, which serves as its sole point of connection to the pedestal below. The choice of a circle as a foundation imparts a sense of infinity and cyclical motion, enhancing the overall narrative of eternal movement within the artwork. The figure's arms are outstretched, gripping a pair of ethereal wings crafted from thin, almost threadlike metallic filaments. These wings extend backward, unfurling in a chaotic yet harmonious array of delicate lines that evoke the intricacy of nature meshed with the fragility of human ambition. The detailing on the wings, with their intricate, almost feather-like appearance, contrasts beautifully with the solid, muscular form of the figure, highlighting the dual themes of strength and vulnerability. The dark, minimalistic background is a masterful choice, emphasizing the sculpture's otherworldly aura and allowing viewers to focus solely on the intricate play of balance and form. The artist’s meticulous craftsmanship is evident in the lifelike detailing of the human form and the graceful abstraction of the wings. This juxtaposition not only underscores the theme of aspiration and the human condition’s perpetual striving for transcendence but also endows the piece with a surreal, almost mythical quality. In this masterful blend of realism and abstraction, the sculpture invites contemplation on the nature of flight, balance, and the ceaseless human pursuit of dreams. The exquisite detailing, combined with the innovative structural design, cements this artwork as a monument to artistic ingenuity and profound thematic exploration. This piece stands as a testament to the boundless creativity and technical prowess of the artist, leaving a lasting impression on all who behold its sublime beauty.
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Presentation
Education and Awards
2011 BA in Fine Arts, Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts
2013 MA in Fine Arts, Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts,
2012 Resident “Cité des Art” Paris, France
Awards
2020 First Prize (represented with a Sculpture) - 7th Republican exhibition dedicated to the feast of St. Sarkis
2019 First Prize for (represented with a Painting) - 6th Republican exhibition dedicated to the feast of St. Sarkis
2016 Award by the President of Armenia
2011 First Prize of E. Isabekyan for the best diploma of the year
Solo Exhibition
2017 “Travelling Without Moving”, Aftab Committee, AGBU and AvestArt, “Latela” Art Gallery,
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2013 A. Spendiaryan House Museum, Yerevan, Armenia
2013 Homeland House, Wiesbaden, Germany
Group exhibition
2019 “ART Russia 2019”, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
2019 “Armenia Meets the World”, Castel dell'Ovo, Naples, Italy
2019 Galleria Unexpected - Amici Dell' Arte, Groningen, Netherlands
2019 “Art without borders” National Galleria, Serbia, Belgrade
2019 “Convergence”, AGBU Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia
2019 “48 artists from Armenia”, Lucy Tutunjian Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
2019 Spring Republican Exhibition, Artists Union of Armenia, Yerevan
2018 "Lucy Tutunjian" Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
2018 “2800th anniversary of the city of Yerevan”, Central House of Artists, Moscow, Russia
2017 Armenia and Diaspora Artists` joint Exhibition, Yerevan Municipality
2017 Art Fair I, Yeraz Factory, Yerevan, Armenia
2016 Art Fair II, Yeraz Factory, Yerevan, Armenia
2016 "Look at our memories" at the National Center for the Memory of Armenia, Lion, France
2016 Homeland House, Wiesbaden, Germany
2016 Fundraising Gala Dinner and Auction by AvestArt, Zurich, Switzerland
2016 Mikhail Savitsky Art Gallery, Minsk, Belarus
2015 “Peyer” Fine Art Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland
2015 Yerevan National Assembly, Armenia
2014 Armenian Art Fair "Meridian" Expo Center Yerevan,
2014 "Luca Tutujian" Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
2014 “Kurhaus” Christian Zais Hall in Wiesbaden, Germany
2011 Art from Armenia & Georgia, Symposium, Tbilisi, Georgia
2011 Gallery of the Art academy, Tbilisi, Georgia
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