Irfan Ajvazi | Artist

Irfan’s Art Criticism – Sfumato Art Gallery 

The artist’s approach to integrating photography with traditional sketching techniques offers a compelling dialogue between instantaneous capture and deliberate composition. By taking spontaneous snapshots of motifs or figures that catch their eye, the artist embraces the immediacy and versatility that photography affords, capturing moments that might otherwise be missed due to the limitations of human perception. This process resonates with Baudelaire’s exploration of modern life, where the essence of an era is reflected through its transient expressions in fashion, architecture, and social attitudes.
In the act of painting, the artist meticulously composes the final work, juxtaposing different elements to create a cohesive whole. This method reflects the layered influences of contemporary media, from film and commercials to broader art historical contexts, enriching the artwork with a multiplicity of meanings. Baudelaire’s essays highlight the dual nature of artistic creation, where the fleeting and the eternal intertwine. The artist’s challenge, akin to Baudelaire’s, lies in capturing the timeless essence amidst the transient, navigating the complex interplay of beauty’s contingent and multifaceted nature. This synthesis of the ephemeral and the enduring ultimately speaks to the broader quest in art to reflect and distill the essence of the human experience across different mediums and epochs.
Sfumato Team