Kond Street 1986

Petros Malayan made this watercolour painting, Kond Street, using soft strokes and gentle hues. It's like he's not just painting a place, but a memory, a feeling. Look at how the washes of color bleed into each other, creating these lovely, almost accidental textures. See the way he's built up the layers of paint, especially in the foreground? It's not about photorealistic detail; it's about capturing the essence of the place. The way the light hits those old buildings, the shadows suggesting hidden corners. There’s a fluidity, a sense of movement. Now, notice the way the colors shift from the warm yellows in the windows to the cooler blues of the sky. It's a masterclass in using color to create depth. The entire work reminds me of some of the early watercolors of Cezanne. Both artists share this interest in using the medium to explore structure and form. It reminds us that art is always a conversation, an exchange of ideas across time.