Iliyan Ivanov was born in Burgas, Bulgaria. He received his fine arts training from the George Yanakiev Art Studio, Burgas, Bulgaria and the National Academy of Design, School of Fine Arts, New York. According to the artist, “Artistic expression has always been an alternative way to share my thoughts and emotions. I remember vividly playing "the drawing game" with my grandfather; we would start with ten sheets of paper and whoever completed first his share of animal pictures without repeating a drawing was the winner. Nothing could compare to the joy of such a win. Throughout my school years, I frequently drew illustrations as a complement to my literature assignments - from "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Alice in Wonderland" to classical novels and science-fiction books. It was like retelling the stories with images but taking it even further and creating my illustrative narrative. I view my art as a personal landscape where mundane objects are subject to new interpretations and previously unseen associations unfold. The transformation of meanings in response to changing surroundings is an underlying motif in my work. This requires an ongoing artistic exploration of contradictory concepts that coexist in the pictures I create - for instance, the illusion of movement versus the static nature of the painted image or the dual role of the picture as a component of a larger composition and as a finished solitary object of art. My inspirations often stem from scientific and philosophical concepts. My interest is in the artistic interpretation of theories, derived from robust logical methods, and metaphoric rethinking of hypotheses that suggest ideas relevant to everyday life. Such exploration tends to illustrate and highlight the emotional shaping of human responses to the interaction between the mind and the corporeal world. Focusing upon these interactions can facilitate the artist's immersion at the moment, illuminating the here and now. It is this experience that I struggle to trace and commemorate in my work. Another source of inspiration for me is music. Being a musician myself I have always been fascinated by the emotional dialogue that takes place between the musicians and the audience in a live musical performance. Translating the intensity and the dynamic of such performance into the "frozen" images of my pictures has been a lifelong goal. For me the interplay of figurative and abstract imagery is analogous to a musical improvisation over classical scales - one can begin and end in the same key but the journey always takes different paths. In my latest works, I have been exploring different materials and mediums - linen and canvas, paper, wood, cardboard and window blinds. The media and techniques used in the creative process reflect the underlying artistic concept - the mixture of "incompatible" pigments with different viscosity and solubility results in unpredictable interactions that "spill" from one picture to the next. This idea is amplified by neighboring realistic images and collages with expressive, more abstract brush strokes - a juxtaposition that prepares the viewer for the unexpected. It also requires that the viewer "complete" the artwork by "connecting the dots" and "filling in the blanks" in their mind thus bringing into life personalized versions of their own. Wassily Kandinsky once wrote: "Art is a path every man must walk. Every man must walk it creatively (whether actively or passively). And no spiritually mature man does not need this path or manage to avoid it." To me, it seems that the effort to actively walk this path will be the most rewarding one.”
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
“Untitled”
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in Southampton, NY
Original acrylic on fiberboard painting by the Bulgarian/American artist, Iliyan Ivanov. Signed, and dated verso, 2012. Untitled. This painting is part of the “Memories of Unfinis...
Acrylic, Fiberboard
NO RE-ENTRY III.2 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
“Untitled”
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in Southampton, NY
Original acrylic on fiberboard painting by the Bulgarian/American artist, Iliyan Ivanov. Signed, and dated verso, 2012. Untitled. This painting is part of the “Memories of Unfinis...
Acrylic, Fiberboard
The Silent Sessions VII : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Artworks from "The Silent Sessions" examine situations where verbal communication is limited or entirely abse...
Paper, Acrylic
One Flower Garden, Daffodils : Abstract painting
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract painting "One Flower Garden, Daffodils" by Iliyan Ivanov. The artwork showcases the enduring fascination and artistic exploration of the enchanting world of plants, flowers ...
Canvas, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY I.2 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY III.3 : Abstract work of art
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY III.1 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY II.1 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY II.2 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
Few Easy Pieces : Abstract painting
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov.
Acrylic
Lost Pets IV : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov continues to treat color in a multilayered approach, introducing a wider palette with brighter and bol...
Paper, Acrylic
One Flower Garden, Lilacs : Abstract painting
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract painting "One Flower Garden, Lilacs" by Iliyan Ivanov. The artwork showcases the enduring fascination and artistic exploration of the enchanting world of plants, flowers and...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Silent Sessions IX : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Artworks from "The Silent Sessions" examine situations where verbal communication is limited or entirely abse...
Paper, Acrylic
Lost Pets II : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov continues to treat color in a multilayered approach, introducing a wider palette with brighter and bol...
Paper, Acrylic
Lost Pets X : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov continues to treat color in a multilayered approach, introducing a wider palette with brighter and bol...
Paper, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY I.3 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY II.3 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
NO RE-ENTRY I.1 : Abstract work on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract work of art on paper by Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov invites viewers to engage with concepts of choice, consequence, and the challenging process of self-reflection. The works touc...
Paper, Acrylic
Lost Pets XV : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov continues to treat color in a multilayered approach, introducing a wid...
Paper, Acrylic
Lost Pets XII : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov continues to treat color in a multilayered approach, introducing a wid...
Paper, Acrylic
Lost Pets IX : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov continues to treat color in a multilayered approach, introducing a wid...
Paper, Acrylic
Lost Pets VII : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Ivanov continues to treat color in a multilayered approach, introducing a wid...
Paper, Acrylic
The Silent Sessions V : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Artworks from "The Silent Sessions" examine situations where verbal communication is limited or entirely abse...
Paper, Acrylic
The Silent Sessions II : Abstract artwork on paper
By Iliyan Ivanov
Located in New York, NY
Abstract artwork on paper by a Bulgarian/American artist Iliyan Ivanov. Artworks from "The Silent Sessions" examine situations where verbal communication is limited or entirely abse...
Paper, Acrylic
Abstract Figurative Composition in Oil on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Figurative Composition in Oil on Board Boldly colored abstract composition by an unknown Bay area California artist (20th Century)...
Oil, Fiberboard
$1,029
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 1.19 in
From Somewhere to Nowhere-ORIGINAL abstract landscape PAINTINGS-CONTEMPORARY Art
By Ivan Grozdanovski
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Acrylic, Board
$3,021
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Seize the Moment - Original Abstract Seascape painting- contemporary art
By Ivan Grozdanovski
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Acrylic, Board
$735
H 15.75 in W 12.8 in D 1.19 in
Mid Century Abstract Geometric Painting, Signed 1963, Textured Layers
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Abstract in polymerised macro-molecular paint on canvas applied to a painted wooden board by Belgian artist Paul H Saffre. Signed and dated {1963) on the board below the ...
Canvas, Acrylic, Board
Fragment (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Gina Werfel
Located in London, GB
Acrylic and mixed media on paper - Unframed Werfel employs expressive, lyrical gestures that create bursts of movement and energy. Her color choices create a range of tones from the...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
French Abstract - Blue Chevrons
Located in Houston, TX
Impactful abstract painting of triangular shapes in hues of blue floating on a black background, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. ...
Acrylic, Paper
$4,000
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African American collage painting w/ figures, blue
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Every Time I Feel the Spirit" is a collage / painting created from acrylic and collage on leather mounted on MDF panel with predominant blue. The work itse...
Leather, Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Archival Paper
Untitled 8 (Abstract painting)
By Claude Tétot
Located in London, GB
Acrylic and oil on paper. Unframed. Claude Tétot is a French abstract artist whose work expresses harmony in disharmony by exploring the enigmatic unity that can exist between seem...
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
$2,600
H 47 in W 31 in D 1 in
"AD 181" Abstract Painting 47" x 31" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
By Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"AD 181" Abstract Painting 47" x 31" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of...
Canvas, Acrylic
$9,000
H 83 in W 87 in
"Nowhere to Land III" Abstract Painting 83" x 87" inch by Carole Baines
Located in Culver City, CA
"Nowhere to Land III" Abstract Painting 83" x 87" inch by Carole Baines Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-born artist based between Townsville and Brisbane, Queensland, Austral...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Untitled NY Abstract Expressionist acrylic on paper 1976
By Robert Natkin
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic on paper 25 x 36 inches (63 x 92 cm) Framed: 31 x 42 inches (79 x 106.5 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Natkin1976 Provenance: Private Collection, NY Doyle Auctions, NY, 2...
Paper, Acrylic
$18,000
H 84 in W 72 in D 3 in
"Untitled" (Tulips) 1967 Acrylic on Canvas 1967 84" x 72"
Located in Camden, ME
Monumental large-scale floral abstraction by Margaret Milliken, associated with the American Abstract Expressionist movement. Executed in richly textured acrylic impasto, the canvas ...
Canvas, Acrylic