GAREGGIN
Garegin Harutyunyan is a multifaceted artist whose work transcends traditional boundaries, blending classical painting with contemporary currents. His art effortlessly bridges the gap between pop art and archaic stylistics, creating a captivating fusion that captivates the viewer.
In exploring Harutyunyan's oeuvre, one can discern elements of surrealism, which adds a layer of allure to his historical perspective on painting. His unique approach extends to the realm of street art, a genre with roots dating back to ancient times when cavemen depicted their daily lives, unknowingly contributing to the world of art. In the modern era, street art has become an integral part of our lives, and Harutyunyan's work is at its forefront.
One striking example of his prowess is his portrait of Jim Morrison, a masterpiece that embodies the multidimensional nature of art. It expertly weaves together elements of graffiti, antique portraiture, pop art, and street art, offering a comprehensive reflection of contemporary painting.
An artist of Garegin's caliber possesses a sense of completeness, allowing them to navigate the intricate web of distinct genres and create a unique, exclusive art form. Harutyunyan exemplifies this trait, seamlessly infusing the simplicity of abstract with the depth of realism while bringing contemporary street art onto the canvas. In doing so, he infuses it with both practicality and a stylistic profile characterized by its decorative charm.
Harutyunyan's work is marked by its artistic mastery, deftly referencing multiple meanings and presenting a harmonious blend of familiar styles, all while maintaining his distinct artistic voice.
The "Connection" exhibition encapsulates all of these facets, offering a glimpse into the intersection of art perfection. It is an opportunity not only to experience the extraordinary but also to venture into uncharted territories of the mind.
Garegin Harutyunyan is more than an artist; he is a visionary whose passion for creativity has driven him from an early age. His journey from a young artist in an art school to the vibrant art scene of St. Petersburg has shaped his unique perspective on the world. For Garegin, creating art is as essential as breathing, and his preferred mediums, including pop art and modern art, reflect his artistic heart.
In his own words, "I live as I like. There is something important that is also key for me in life. It is that you just have to work."
Garegin Harutyunyan's art is a testament to his dedication and his unyielding commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity. It is a journey worth exploring, as he continues redefining contemporary art's possibilities.
Connection
The art of Garegin Harutyunyan is multi-layered. In a way, it is bridging classical painting elevages with modern currents — conjoining pop art with a seemingly archaic stylistics.
In the artist's temperament we can also observe elements of surrealism, which showcase the alluring side of painting historicism.
In his art, Garegin Harutyunian refers to street art as a distinct genre.
It is noteworthy that the history of street art dates back to time immemorial, when cavemen were depicting their daily lives without having a single notion of high art. In contemporary times, street art has emerged as a sphere that accompanies the modern individual in the natural course of their life, and the works of Harutyunyan are an integral part of it. His portrait of Jim Morrison, for example, presents the multidimensional reality of art as an amalgamation of graffiti components, the approach to antique portraiture, pop art and elements of street art, which are competently delivering all the aspects of modern painting.
An artist ought to have a sense of wholeness, which will allow them to touch upon distinct genres, navigate in a broad and competitive labyrinth and create that exclusive art, which will be unique only to them. Harutyunyan is this very artist. He has granted a kind of simplicity to the abstract that is native to realism and has transferred contemporary street art onto the canvas, thereby, endowing it with applicability and a profile of color and performativity that is characteristic to decorative stylistics.
The painter's works are distinguished by artistry that is expressed with exceptional mastery — making multi-meaning references and presenting a blend of familiar styles to the viewer while maintaining his own.
The "Connection" exhibition is the entirety of the aforementioned. It is the intersection of art perfection, which can serve not only as an experience of approaching the exceptional but will transform the yet uncovered corners of the viewer's mind.
Author of the text: Art critic Tamara Margaryan
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