A solo exhibition by Carlo Keshishian
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Carlo Keshishian, The Implacable Momentum of a Dream, 180x180cm, oil paint and ink on canvas, 2013
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Carlo Keshishian, Golden Spiral, 180x180cm, oil paint and ink on canvas, 2013
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Carlo Keshishian, The Corrosive Poison of Uncertainty, 200x200cm, oil paint and ink on canvas, 2013
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Carlo Keshishian, Silver lining, 180x180cm, oil paint and ink on canvas, 2013
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Carlo Keshishian, Transmogrification, 180x180cm, oil paint and ink on canvas, 2013 ●
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Carlo Keshishian, Unobtainable Realm, 180x180cm, oil paint and ink on canvas, 2013
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“The spirals function as portals; for me during my experiencing the conception of the
spiral, and for the onlookers, should they allow themselves to enter.
Parallels are drawn (in more ways than one) with and from the result of having accessed parts of the brain
that are ordinarily off limits, through the use of hallucinogenic properties. The spiral is a
birth canal through which a metaphysical transcendence is manifested.”
Born and raised in England, Keshishian completed his studies in music, visual art and
design while pursuing his art. “Portals” comprises six large canvases depicting hand
drawn, intricate spirals that exude a strange optical illusion emphasized by strong or fluorescent colors.
As a byproduct of being surrounded by the family business in carpets and tapestries and
its subconscious influence, Carlo’s technique is similarly developed into an arduous,
uninterrupted weaving, layer after layer, from start to finish. These qualities are inherent
in the artist’s approach, whose meticulous perseverance and effortless patience are
reflected in these circular voids.
“These spirals and pools also reflect my belief that everything is a reaction to something
else, and therefore happens for a reason. If one was able to see and comprehend
everything that happens simultaneously all the time, this person would be able to predict
the future based on learned knowledge regarding what will react to what in what way
and how outside factors will be involved. In the spirals/pools, every little ripple or abrupt
change of direction affects its further growth, naturally, displaying everything that
happens and why.”
read more...“The spirals function as portals; for me during my experiencing the conception of the
spiral, and for the onlookers, should they allow themselves to enter.
Parallels are drawn (in more ways than one) with and from the result of having accessed parts of the brain
that are ordinarily off limits, through the use of hallucinogenic properties. The spiral is a
birth canal through which a metaphysical transcendence is manifested.”
Born and raised in England, Keshishian completed his studies in music, visual art and
design while pursuing his art. “Portals” comprises six large canvases depicting hand
drawn, intricate spirals that exude a strange optical illusion emphasized by strong or fluorescent colors.
As a byproduct of being surrounded by the family business in carpets and tapestries and
its subconscious influence, Carlo’s technique is similarly developed into an arduous,
uninterrupted weaving, layer after layer, from start to finish. These qualities are inherent
in the artist’s approach, whose meticulous perseverance and effortless patience are
reflected in these circular voids.
“These spirals and pools also reflect my belief that everything is a reaction to something
else, and therefore happens for a reason. If one was able to see and comprehend
everything that happens simultaneously all the time, this person would be able to predict
the future based on learned knowledge regarding what will react to what in what way
and how outside factors will be involved. In the spirals/pools, every little ripple or abrupt
change of direction affects its further growth, naturally, displaying everything that
happens and why.”
Underground Deep Jazz movements such as the Spiritual Jazz, Free Jazz and Modal
Jazz movements feed Carlo Keshishian’s inspiration along with writers such as Paul
Auster who is particularly relevant to this series. Several Outsider artists such as Nick
Blinko, Edmund Monsiel and Raphaêl Lonnë amongst others are also points of
reference that resonate with Keshishian’s motivations.
Keshishian has widely exhibited between Asia, Europe and the United States, was
represented by The Museum of Everything at the Crunch Art fair, won the Outside-In
award at Pallant House Gallery, he was commissioned to create art work for the Jean
Dubuffet Foundation to name a few and remains very active with upcoming publications
and exhibitions.