Evening 1973

Petros Malayan’s watercolor, Evening, painted in 1972, is a masterclass in mood. The color palette is so interesting, a muted symphony of blues, browns, and greens that evoke the hush of twilight. The artist coaxes magic from the process as the buildings seem to emerge from the shadows, each rendered with delicate washes that create a luminous effect. Take a moment to look at the upper part of the building on the right, and you can see how the transparency of the watercolor allows the texture of the paper to shine through. It's like Malayan isn't just painting a scene, he’s capturing a feeling, a fleeting moment of peace. The way he balances detail with abstraction reminds me of a painter like Bonnard, who also had a knack for turning everyday scenes into something sublime. Malayan invites us to slow down, to linger in the quiet beauty of an ordinary evening, and that’s a gift.