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Joro Petkov (Bulgarian, b. 1960). Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Paper, n.d. Signed lower right. An evocative abstract painting by Joro Petkov, a Bulgarian artist who is known for both abstract compositions and landscapes. This piece is rendered with loose brushwork, strategic layering, extensive blending, expressive drips, splatters, and gestural passages as well as vibrant shades of russet red, sky blue, teal, violet, peach, cornflower blue, lavender, spring green, violet, black, grey, and white. Drama is not only conveyed through Petkov's rich array of colors and his masterful application, but also via striking contrasts between light and dark. According to Petkov, abstraction provides an "opportunity to interpret the things I see around me as colors and patterns as opposed to strict images. Each work implies a sense of freedom. The colors blend together in a balanced harmony which echoes that found within my landscapes." Size (sight view): 23.25" L x 23.25" W (59.1 cm x 59.1 cm) Size (frame): 32.625" L x 32.625" W (82.9 cm x 82.9 cm) Artist Statement: "Painting has always been an essential part of my being. I am fascinated and inspired by the forms and colors of nature. I work from a conventional observation of place but my landscapes are definitely reinvented realities. Both the abstract works and the landscapes explore the drama between the light and dark of the outside world and that within. My paintings are created employing a variety of classical techniques. My works on canvas are executed using mainly oil paints while my works on paper rely on a quicker drying acrylic paint. The colors I choose are blended extensively throughout the painting. With each piece being worked through a series of semi-transparent applications, instinct dictates how many applications I apply to each piece. Although my landscapes can be related to real spaces, a marked degree of imagination is required to adapt the image to suit my vision. Color selection and tonal values often play an important part in transferring the image to the canvas. My abstract works are fun, they give me the opportunity to interpret the things I see around me as colors and patterns as opposed to strict images. Each work implies a sense of freedom. The colors blend together in a balanced harmony which echoes that found within my landscapes." (Source: Art Works Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia - website) About the Artist: "Joro Petkov was born in 1960 in the small Bulgarian town of Tchiprovtzi. It is a town renowned for its unique style of carpet design, subsequently many distinguished artisans call Tchiprovtzi home. In 1973, already determined to make his mark as an artist, Joro moved to Sophia, Bulgaria, where he attended the prestigious Ilia Petrov School of Fine Art. After graduating in 1981, Petkov enrolled at the Nikolai Pavlovich Academy of Arts where he concentrated on various printmaking techniques until his graduation in 1986. Upon graduation, Petkov accepted a general art teaching position at Petar Parchevich High School in Sophia. He continued in that capacity until 1991 when he resigned his post to pursue his art career on a full-time basis. In the late 1980s. Petkov decided the time was right to travel, he made his way to the island of Malta where he made a living by painting beach scenes. In 1992, he immigrated to Canada where he settled in Ontario. Petkov set up a printmaking studio and began producing editions, he quickly established himself as a talented and versatile printmaker. Alongside printmaking, Petkov continued to paint. Influenced by Canadian and American artists, he developed a wonderful Impressionist style of landscape painting. As his landscapes gained popularity his focus completely shifted to painting. Petkov is constantly experimenting with color and form; this has allowed him to create an expressive, yet somewhat abstract form to his landscapes. The abstract element in his work is a way of getting away from reality and of expressing his artistic sensibilities. His career is flourishing and his work is represented in galleries throughout Canada and the USA." (source: Crescent Hill Gallery, Mississauga, Ontario - website) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #195020