Garibov | Gallery
Motifs and images, visions and emotions… This complex concoction, the exact recipe of which has yet to be deciphered, is savored by all artists. I am no exception.
- Artem Garibov
An Artist's Journey
The journey of an experimental artist is a sequence of seemingly independent, yet logically interconnected stages. I hope my most remarkable creative achievements are still ahead... In the meantime, I invite connoisseurs of contemporary art to enjoy some of my latest works.
A Conditionally Marked Person
Their presentation style varies, but they are all crafted from timeless human passions. A person is the main "ingredient" in each of my works. Conditionally marked, they are strong and vulnerable at the same time.
Tired of Doubts
The strict monochrome of the drawings meets the seductive colors of the paintings, where the mood is based on the eternal themes of existence... "What a strange union!" you might wonder, but I assure you, the puzzlement will not last long. The title of the series itself—"Predetermination or Chance?"—helps to understand and embrace the philosophical concept behind it. Agree, these seemingly contradictory concepts are eternal companions in our lives, and isn't a carefully thought-out drawing with the unpredictable impulsiveness of painting their best embodiment? Impartial definitiveness brings a calming clarity to emotional turmoil. Thus, the characters in my painted sensations seek a reassuring anchor in precise graphite structures. Tired of doubts and circumstances, people turn to the iron logic of common sense, which is capable of many things but, alas, is not all-powerful.
Artistic Method
My artistic method was not formed without the influence of Gustav Klimt's art, though my creative tasks are different. Even the obvious decorativeness and ornamentality of my works have little in common with Klimt's motifs. In my case, they do not serve as a frame for purely aesthetic ideas, but emphasize the variability of human moods and psychological states. As if empathizing with the difficult searches, the artistic element itself, on its own initiative, rushes into my creative process, spurring inspiration and clarifying goals. All that remains for me is to gratefully accept the gifts of this mystery.