Prehistoric Figure 1980

Charles Garabedian made this painting, Prehistoric Figure, with expressive brushstrokes of blue, red, and green paint. The way the figure is posed, precariously balanced, makes me think about the raw, messy energy of creation. Imagine Garabedian facing the blank canvas, armed with brushes and pots of colour. Each stroke, each decision, is a step into the unknown. The paint is applied thickly in some areas, thinly in others, creating a surface that feels alive. I wonder if Garabedian was thinking of the work of other figurative painters when he made this? The colour and composition recall early modernists. Ultimately, this painting celebrates the act of seeing and feeling, reminding us that art is not just about what we see but how we experience the world. It's a conversation, echoing through time, inviting us to join in.