Sergiy Alymov

"Worship of fire"

2015

A particularly intriguing compositional device in this painting is the painting within a painting. At its center stands the image of a young girl dressed as an Infanta. She is Fortun...

Very large bright color and complex picture in an expressionist manner by Armenian-French artist Maurice DerMarkarian. Ideal for any interior.

I was born in Atlanta, Ga. in i948 and have always lived in the South. The rich tradition of storytelling is in my blood and it is impossible to ignore its influence on my narrative paintings.I am the director of my own tale and must create the characters, the setting, and the poetic tensions implied between the characters and the viewer. My paintings are done on canvas or museum board in a realistic manner with much attention to detail. I have created a technique of layering oil paints and varnish that give the surface a unique technical aspect, one that visually reflects the many levels at which the narrative can be interpreted. The paintings begin with the seed of an idea and a strong fascination and empathy for the central character. One can rely on conscious judgements concerning composition, whether to paint the figure nude or elaborately costumed ,and the use of one's own personal symbols and icons. I believe that only when the artist moves into uncertain territory and listens to her own private language, can she move beyond mere painting. Artist Statement C.Dawn Davis

In this work, the classic still-life motif is transformed into a psychological landscape of memory. Delicate, pastel-colored flowers, almost glowing from within, symbolize the fragil...