80 x 163 cm Paintings

The 80 x 163 cm paintings are an experiment on the idea of mine to create one image out of two. Not as a figurative collage though, rather in the viewer’s head. I imagine a person who stays before a painting from this series, observing the two images and walks away with only one picture/idea in his/her mind and memory.

The two images are “forcefully” combined by me, which is suppose to generate a certain meaning. Some people can find this offensive. If this is the case with you, you might ask: “Why are you not giving me opportunity to chouse”. Well, I am not, but at least I am trying to calm you down by offering myself – my body high is the horizontal dimension of the canvas. SS

Three hounds are competing for the Rhiue Bowl in the Swiss resort of Kleingettingen. The winners will be determined by the merit of their beauty and running speed.

2002

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80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I read an article mentioning advertisement panels, along the road in China. They read: “DEVELOPMENT IS THE ONLY WAY”. The landscape in this picture is from Greece, which for me illustrates the globality of this statement. The statement by itself surprised me but also reminded me about the political slogans I grew up with in Communist Bulgaria.

Imagine driving on a highway and the propaganda poster tells you: “You might be on your way somewhere, but if this is not the way of development, you are on the wrong track”. I just wanted to question that and create a situation of collision with these competing dogs. The title is quoted captions under the picture in a found newspaper. SS

Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted

2003

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80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

This is Leonardo da Vici Street in Sofia. A wonderful neighborhood I used to live in. The literal translation of the sign on the right is: Trespassers will be forcibly removed. I did it, but instead of cars I left the people out.

Untitled Picture

2003

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80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

It is fascinating how humans use materials from nature to shape the nature itself. SS

Infinite Justice

2002

oil on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

Infinite Justice was the first name of the military operation of the United States in Afghanistan. The name was changed after pressure from governments, due to affiliation of that name with divinity. 

Using God as a subject of justification in war is so controversial, absurd and disgusting. It is puzzling who the participants in this politics are convincing/lying more – their fellow human beings, or God.
I tried to figure this out with my art. SS

 

www.mvr.bg

2002

oil and gold acrylic on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

Landscape of Baja

2003

oil on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

Rocko & Rock

2003

oil on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

Luciano Benetton

2003

oil and textile colors on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

Playground

2002

oil on canvas and polyester
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2003

oil on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

Вечерни новини

2003

oil and pencil on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

For You

2007

acrylic on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS

Hello and Bye

2007

acrylic on canvas
80 x 163 cm

 
 
 

Описание 

I grew up in a Communist country and for me the red star is aways a symbol of that system and ideology. This work is not political only, but expresses my troubles seeing a lot of westerners going to the place (metaphorically) in which I was raised until 1989.
Yes, the star is disappearing, but the order of the canvases can change any time. SS