Giardino per Alex 2019

Pavlo Makov made "Giardino per Alex," which translates to "Garden for Alex," using delicate lines and a muted palette of black, white, and watery blues. I can imagine him hunched over this piece, carefully building up layer upon layer, like constructing a tiny, intricate world. It's as if Makov is creating a map of a dreamscape. There’s a central blue form, maybe a pond or river, that anchors the composition amidst a forest of tiny marks. The graphite feels almost like a whisper on the page. I wonder if he was thinking about memory, mapping, or maybe even loss. Look at those red dots – are they flowers, markers, or something else entirely? This piece resonates with other artists who explore inner landscapes, like Agnes Martin, who used grids to find a quiet place for contemplation. Ultimately, "Giardino per Alex" invites us to wander and imagine our own stories within its delicate framework, proving that art is a conversation across time and mediums, full of mystery.