Skyline 2016

Babak-Matveev's "Skyline," made in 2014, explodes with a colour palette that’s almost aggressively cheerful, like a kid let loose in a candy store. The process feels immediate, intuitive; there’s no attempt to smooth things over, which creates an interesting tension. The visual experience is all about layers and textures. The artist isn't trying to hide anything, there's a visible layering of patterns and backdrops - the result is a kind of organized chaos that mirrors the complexity of life. Take, for instance, the scarves worn by the figures, each screaming with its own floral pattern, yet somehow harmonizing. It’s as if each scarf has a story to tell, and the artist is letting them all speak at once. This piece reminds me of outsider art, where the raw, unfiltered emotion takes precedence over technical perfection. It's an invitation to embrace ambiguity and find joy in the unexpected.