Witness Series, 2020
Painting : oil · 90 x 70 x 2 cm 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
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Painting : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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90 x 70 x 2 cm 35.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
The artwork presents a visceral and haunting figure, executed with a masterful blend of abstraction and surrealism, set against a fervent, burnt orange backdrop. The figure's visage is elongated and contorted, evoking an aura of otherworldly presence. Splashes of vivid colors – blues, yellows, and purples – intermingle with dripping textures that cascade down the canvas, imbuing the piece with a sense of movement and fluidity. The eyes, wide and intense, seem to pierce through the observer’s consciousness, while the open mouth suggests an unsettling mix of surprise and horror. The artist's technique employs an aggressive application of paint, creating layers that add depth and texture to the composition. The stark contrast between the figure and the background enhances the eerie atmosphere, drawing the viewer into a complex emotional experience. The integration of scattered, luminescent dots across the figure’s form further enriches the composition, resembling stars or cosmic particles, and adds a fantastical element to the otherwise chilling portrait. This artwork is a compelling example of expressive, contemporary art that challenges the viewer's perception and evokes a deeply personal interpretation. Its powerful, enigmatic quality is its most remarkable aspect, making it an unforgettable and thought-provoking piece.
Presentation
Guy Ghazanchyan is a contemporary Armenian painter and sculptor, born in 1991 in Yerevan into a family of renowned artists. The son of painters Gagik Ghazanchyan and Lilit Soghomonyan, and grandson of sculptor Nona Gabrielyan, he was immersed in a rich and stimulating artistic universe from a very young age.
He studied painting at the Armenian State Academy of Fine Arts from 2007 to 2013, graduating with the highest distinction, the Eduard Isabekyan Prize, for his work I Know Where It's Flying. In 2012, he was selected for a residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, an experience that marked a turning point in his artistic career.
Ghazanchyan's work explores profound themes such as freedom, identity, and collective memory, often through expressive portraits and symbolic compositions. His major series include Behind the Walls (2016), awarded the Presidential Youth Award; AKANates (2021), exhibited at the Yerevan Museum of Modern Art; and IUVENIS (2022), which celebrates contemporary Armenian youth.
His works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions around the world, including in Washington DC (Traveling Without Moving, 2017), Rome (Subconscious is Freedom, 2025), Zurich, Naples, Groningen, Beirut, and Los Angeles. In 2019, he became a member of the Artists' Union of Armenia.
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