PAINTING IN SPACE 1931

Yervand Kochar made this artwork, called Painting in Space, with paint on metal, creating something between painting and sculpture. I imagine him bending the metal, adding a touch of red here, a bit of blue there. See how these curving, organic shapes are defined by bold lines and vibrant colours? It’s like he was wrestling with space itself, trying to capture a feeling or a thought in three dimensions. I can see a dialogue with Picasso, but also something totally unique—a kind of personal language worked out through colour and form. I love how the negative space becomes just as important as the painted areas, creating a dynamic tension. It’s a testament to the endless possibilities of painting, pushing beyond the flat surface into something alive and breathing.