Color
Color is the pertinent core of Kazanijian’s artistic practice.
The interaction of color, its ability to signify meaning and mood, and its pure and instant visual impact are elements that the artist has expertly harnessed in his artworks. All representational forms are annihilated in Kazanijian’s paintings, forcing our attention to focus on the impact and power of the colorful gestural forms that he creates.
Every expressive mark is a statement in his artwork, a reaffirmation of an unrelenting and insatiable lust for life. Carefully considered, yet boldly and instinctually applied, these colourful swirls, throws, drips, slashes and swathes of color celebrate formal purity and color’s propensity for evoking real, natural emotion.
Color represents healing, strength, positivity, passion and unadulterated creative expression for Kazanijian. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual effect of color on the human body, mind and soul, is the true theme of his artistic endeavours. He is passionate and sincere about the therapeutic effects of color on the human body, and hopes that ‘viewers are drawn to my creations as a daily regimen to find comfort and healing.’
Process of Creation
The pace and energy of Kazanijian’s abstract artworks are tangible. The simplicity by which the infectious passion is passed into each work comes as a result of artistic confidence, talent and his dedication to refining a working process. Painting on premium quality canvas, he experiments with plastic spoons and forks, spray paint, rollers and sponge brushes to achieve unique and impressive aesthetic results.
‘I feel my art is magical, contemplative, healing and fun. My process can be called improvisational and intuitive and I tend to get lost in the intricacies of the depth and the details of a piece that I have created and it is those experiences I want to share.’
