Vladimir Haho | Russia
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untitled, 1996
Spontaneous, black, luscious strokes cover the top part of the picture surface, like a calligraphical dance. The black tangle of brushwork acts as a curtain that unveils a scene of a mystical landscape. In the distance the red glow of a rising sun can be observed and the water particles of the blue and white misty atmosphere are almost palpable, creating a harmonious but very dynamic environment. The artist transforms this natural occurrence, into something phenomenal.
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untitled
mixed media, Indian Ink on paper, 52x79cmHaho has captured the fleeting moment of changing weather conditions in an inspiring way, only using ink. The almost abstract work shows a moist and clouded environment, animated by accents of light. To emphasise areas of shade the artist cleverly applied a multitude of micro-clouds creating an organic and almost three-dimensional structure.
The scene radiates a melancholic character that is intensified by the black, rain-laden clouds. However, Haho also adds elements of play by introducing changing rhythms; soft and harmonious near the top and bottom, but in the centre, the white clouds are presented in a broken up rhythm, to accentuate a sense of urgency. The latter technique returns in the fine, spiky lashes that come from the clouds. The lashes resemble gushes of rain and give the scene a dramatic quality.