Village motive 

Minas Avetisyan's 'Village Motive' is rendered with charcoal, a medium itself reminiscent of primal expression. The stark, barren tree dominates, a motif that echoes through art history as a symbol of mortality and the passage of time. Consider its presence alongside the figure, trudging through the village: the tree is a constant reminder of life's fragility. We find this symbol echoed in the works of Northern Renaissance masters, but also in post-apocalyptic cinema, each time imbued with the anxieties of the age. The image acts as a powerful force, tapping into our collective memory and subconscious fears. The figure’s journey is one we all take, shadowed by inevitable decay. The emotional weight of this piece lies not just in its symbols, but in its cyclical nature, a pattern of rebirth and endings. The motifs resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings, engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level.