Untitled, 2020

Vahan Roumelian  

This circular oil painting captures a moment of intense emotional release. Bold strokes of black and white collide in a swirling vortex. The composition radiates from a dense central core. Here, jagged lines of red and yellow erupt like sparks. These vibrant accents break the monochrome tension. They introduce a sense of urgency and raw energy. The artist avoids the mundane to explore the depths of mystery. Each gesture feels decisive. The paint layers create a tactile surface of chaos and order. Dark shadows stretch toward the edges of the tondo. Light fragments pierce through the gloom. This artwork functions as a visual record of devastation and rebirth. It rejects the predictable nature of daily existence. The circular format contains the explosion, focusing the viewer's gaze on the internal struggle. Contrast drives the narrative. The fluidity of the white pigments clashes with the heaviness of the black. This dynamic interplay suggests a cosmic or psychological collision. The result is a powerful study of movement and force. Precise splashes of color anchor the swirling abstraction.