Eastern Lighthouse 2010

Arsen Savadov made this painting, called Eastern Lighthouse, with fluid brushstrokes and a dreamy palette that makes me think of half-remembered stories. Imagine him building this scene, adding layers of imagery and meaning, a world emerging through a process of creative exploration. I'm really drawn to the crystals and the lightbulb, and how they feel both grounded and surreal. What might Savadov have been thinking as he painted the figure holding the light or the cars smashed on the ground? There’s a real conversation happening between representation and abstraction. I think of other artists who’ve mixed dreams with reality, like Dalí or de Chirico. Savadov is adding his voice to this ongoing dialogue, reminding us that painting is about more than just what we see – it’s about how we feel and what we imagine.