The image depicts a reclining figure in a state of repose, captured in a charcoal sketch. The composition emphasizes the form and contours of the human body, with soft, blurred lines and a sense of movement and fluidity. The subject matter reflects a classical artistic tradition, with the figure's pose and the overall aesthetic conveying a sense of contemplation and tranquility. The use of charcoal as the medium lends a sense of depth and texture to the work, highlighting the artist's technical mastery. This piece likely reflects the artist's intention to explore the human form and the emotive qualities of the reclining pose within a traditional artistic framework. ...
Tornike Robakidze applies his particular quotidian concern for the experience of life caught between dreaming and reality. He borrows signs and symbols from these states of being in order to capture the familiar and leverage it to his own end. Robaqidze thus slinks around in the shadows, capturing stills from life and filtering them onto the picture plane. He privileges color to color without the foundation of outlines, invoking his own penchant for nebulousness. Like the vacillation of saloon doors, his compositions swing back and forth between concrete semiotics and ambiguous interpretations. (text by Reilly Davidson) ...
