Year of creation | 2024 |
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Dimensions | 35 W × 53 H × 2 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | figurative |
Genre | nude |
Materials | oil, canvas |
Type of packaging | art tube |
In 'Magic Bagpipe', the artist takes us on a profound journey through time, blending surrealism with the sacred. Drawing inspiration from the enigmatic worlds of Bosch and Freud, this sculpture is a meditation on the essence of music and mysticism. It stands as a sentinel by the temple of our collective consciousness, uniting elements of religion, totem poles, and ancient carving, with a contemporary twist. The nude form, central to the piece, serves as a bridge between the spiritual and the corporeal, entwining the ancient and the modern, the visible and the unseen. It's a piece that speaks to the soul, inviting viewers to delve into a world where art becomes a conduit to the sublime.
Awik Balaian is a fine artist, animation-filmmaker and scenic artist at National Opera and Ballet in Amsterdam. He has graduated from the fine art academy ArteZ in Arnhem and Filmacademy in Amsterdam. Working with great names like Rolando Vilazion and Cicilia Bartoli, Ben Sonborgat and many others give him a chance to grow in his work. He has been part of many film festivals such as Canne and Amsterdam animation festivals Kaboom and has been nominated for International Color Award.