Dreaming figure 1978

Edward Avedisian created this lively abstract painting using bold strokes of acrylic. The composition is a playground of shapes and colors that seem to float and dance across the canvas, evoking a sense of playful spontaneity. The geometric forms—circles, triangles, squares—don't adhere to clean lines. Instead, the edges are blurred, softened by the dripping paint which adds a layer of informality to the structure. The texture is thick and almost sculptural, due to the density of the impasto. Avedisian destabilizes the conventional notion of form by allowing the paint to have its own agency. The composition might initially appear chaotic, but there’s a calculated arrangement, a rhythmic distribution of color and shape that prevents the painting from descending into complete disorder. The tension between structure and deconstruction invites us to question fixed meanings and engage with the fluid, dynamic possibilities of abstract art. This challenges the viewer to find coherence within the seeming disorder.