An era that still has great fascination for many people today is that of the 1920s. The artist, Peter Panov, is one of these people and he has chosen to capture scenes from this time in his works. This was a time when artists met in cafes to talk and change was in the air. His work reflects this time in history and yet it also has a modern, contemporary feel to it.
He creates memorable characters in his paintings although they also give one the feeling of being familiar. His scenes come from all the ordinary events of daily life and are made special. Men read newspapers, women sit in cafes and drink wine or walk in the street. Jazz musicians, stars of the silver screen and city scenes are all subjects he enjoys painting.
This artist uses elements of cubism in his work. His work seems modern and contemporary although it depicts the 1920s era and this is partly due to the way in which he uses cubism. His paintings often look almost like collages. He uses newsprint text in many paintings and this is characteristic of synthetic cubism. The planes of color and flat forms come from analytical cubism. It is interesting how these flat forms and planes manage to evoke depth.
The paintings contain many intricate details and elements are juxtaposed in interesting ways. His musicians often dominate the foreground of the painting and are posed high in the sky above the city. Others stand side by side with buildings and one cannot help thinking whether the man is molded by his surroundings or the man creates the image that surrounds him.
He uses a brush and a palette knife to create texture. The use of color is sophisticated with clever combinations. The routine of life is taken and captured in a series of moments that become special. A man stands in a telephone booth, a woman applies lipstick at her table in the cafe whilst another drinks wine. Men read newspapers and drive in cars. Women walk in a windy street with newsprint blowing everywhere.
Josephine Baker, an icon of the 1920s appears in some of his paintings. She was an actress, dancer and singer who became famous for her daring outfits and dance routines. Mary Pickford, probably the most famous movie star of the time, is another subject he chose to portray.
It is his crowd scenes that are particularly compelling. In a number of paintings he portrays men in their hats and suits, with their backs towards the viewer. There is a sameness about these men and yet the impression is anything but boring. Closer examination shows the intricacy in the details, the clever use of color and the differences between the men become apparent.
The works of this artist are available for purchase from online galleries. His fans eagerly await his latest paintings. They love them for their intricacy and narrative detail. These works go far beyond the mere creation of images on canvas, having a depth and a timeless quality to them.
He creates memorable characters in his paintings although they also give one the feeling of being familiar. His scenes come from all the ordinary events of daily life and are made special. Men read newspapers, women sit in cafes and drink wine or walk in the street. Jazz musicians, stars of the silver screen and city scenes are all subjects he enjoys painting.
This artist uses elements of cubism in his work. His work seems modern and contemporary although it depicts the 1920s era and this is partly due to the way in which he uses cubism. His paintings often look almost like collages. He uses newsprint text in many paintings and this is characteristic of synthetic cubism. The planes of color and flat forms come from analytical cubism. It is interesting how these flat forms and planes manage to evoke depth.
The paintings contain many intricate details and elements are juxtaposed in interesting ways. His musicians often dominate the foreground of the painting and are posed high in the sky above the city. Others stand side by side with buildings and one cannot help thinking whether the man is molded by his surroundings or the man creates the image that surrounds him.
He uses a brush and a palette knife to create texture. The use of color is sophisticated with clever combinations. The routine of life is taken and captured in a series of moments that become special. A man stands in a telephone booth, a woman applies lipstick at her table in the cafe whilst another drinks wine. Men read newspapers and drive in cars. Women walk in a windy street with newsprint blowing everywhere.
Josephine Baker, an icon of the 1920s appears in some of his paintings. She was an actress, dancer and singer who became famous for her daring outfits and dance routines. Mary Pickford, probably the most famous movie star of the time, is another subject he chose to portray.
It is his crowd scenes that are particularly compelling. In a number of paintings he portrays men in their hats and suits, with their backs towards the viewer. There is a sameness about these men and yet the impression is anything but boring. Closer examination shows the intricacy in the details, the clever use of color and the differences between the men become apparent.
The works of this artist are available for purchase from online galleries. His fans eagerly await his latest paintings. They love them for their intricacy and narrative detail. These works go far beyond the mere creation of images on canvas, having a depth and a timeless quality to them.
