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Short Bio

Ajvazi is, a figurative painter, crafts tender scenes that expose the intricate subtleties of life. Through his skillful compositions, he conjures a realm filled with unspoken narratives, intimate moments, and romantic gestures. He is interested in creating work that frame the moments of our life in which this idea reveals itself to ourselves. Ajvazi is best known for his interior and exterior scenes, Ajvazi also paints still lifes, landscapes, figures and interior scenes.

Statement

I usually compare this to traditional sketches. I take snapshots, without looking for a special photo. I photograph a motif or figure that catches my eye and interests me. When I paint a picture, it is then that I compose—I find a figure interesting and search for something that goes together with it. At the end, the work is put together from different sources.The medium of photography plays an important role of course, since it allows you to capture moments you could otherwise not capture—simply because of the speed of the camera. But at the same time, it is difficult to distinguish, since the artistic process is influenced by a number of things—things that have influenced me, such as film, commercials, media in general and art history.One thing that interests me in Baudelaire‘s Essays, in his exploration of the painter of modern life, intriguingly highlights the idea that each historical era manifests its unique expressions across various aspects of existence – from attitudes, fashion, and discourse to architectural designs. This intricate aesthetic landscape essentially mirrors the essence of the period. However, amidst this transient surface, Baudelaire discerns another aspect – the timeless. Yet, he grapples with the elusive nature of capturing this eternal essence, acknowledging its complexity and the challenge in defining it. His essay predominantly revolves around the concept of beauty, which in itself remains elusive and multifaceted, characterized by its contingent nature, amalgamating various elements into a singular yet intricate concept.

Biography

Irfan Ajvazi (born 2001) is a Kosovan painter he received a Diploma in Graphic Design from Great Learning Academy in 2022.Ajvazi is, a figurative painter, crafts tender scenes that expose the intricate subtleties of life. Through his skillful compositions, he conjures a realm filled with unspoken narratives, intimate moments, and romantic gestures.He is interested in creating work that frame the moments of our life in which this idea reveals itself to ourselves. Ajvazi is best known for his interior and exterior scenes, Ajvazi also paints still lifes, landscapes, figures and interior scenes. Alongside painting, Ajvazi makes incredibly detailed colored pencil drawings, in an all-consuming process of mark making. Unlike his paintings which transform throughout the making, the challenging medium calls for the compositions to be decided beforehand. Ajvazi puts a modern spin on figurative painting traditions. As an autodidact, he draws inspiration mainly from the Dutch Old Masters, who have proven to be his most consistent teachers. Ajvazi’s distinctive style began to take shape as he spent more and more time in front of the canvas.Ajvazi draws from personal photographs, film stills, and references to art history.Ajvazi has also worked in collage and drawing, often using colouring pencils.Ajvazi has presented work in solo and group exhibitions internationally.Irfan Ajvazi’s artworks can be found in major international collections, including the Fundacion Maceta, PiecePiece, Apricus Art Collection, The New Rebellion Art, Public Art Exhibit, Edelina Gallery, Tree Art Gallery.He has participated in more than 10 group exhibitions and some solo exhibitions worldwide since 2020, including at VB Contemporary, Circular Art Space, The Holy Art Gallery, Dodomu Gallery, Galerie Biesenbach, Pearview Gallery, V-Art Union, Sfumato Art Gallery, PiecePiece, Omnibus Gallery, Make Art Gallery, Apricus Art Collection.

Resume / CV

Irfan Ajvazi (b.2001, Pristina, Kosovo), is an artist living and working in Weingarten, Germany.Contact: irfanajvazi@myyahoo.com
Instagram: @irfan_ajvaziartCURRICULUM VITAEEducation2022 Diploma in Graphic Design at Great Learning AcademySolo Exhibitions2024 V-Art Union “Beyond the Surface: A Solo Exploration of Realism”, Brussels, Belgium2024 Sfumato Art Gallery “A Solo Online Exhibition”, New York2024 ANASAEA “21st Century Visionaries”, Austria2024 Arte – Virtual Gallery, “Reflections of Light and Shadows”2024 D- Emptyspace, “Echoes of Solitude”, South Korea2024 ShowYourArts, “A Solo Online Exhibition”2024 Abstract Allegories “Solo Online Exhibition”, 4ART2024 Horizons: A Journey Through Landscapes, Eternal 3D Group exhibitions VB Contemporary, “Beginnings”, Washington D.C, USACircular Art Space, “15th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality“, Bristol, United KingdomThe Holy Art Gallery, “Aura Exhibition”, London, United KingdomDodomu Gallery, “Emerging Artists”, Brooklyn, New York2024 Galerie Biesenbach “Honourable Mention”, ART MATTERS 10 Online Group Exhibition”2024 The Pearview Gallery “Spring has Sprung”, United States2024 VB Contemporary “In Spring”, Washington, DC, USA2024 V-Art Union “”International Art & Design Exhibition”, Brussels, Belgium 2024 Omnibus Gallery “Contemporary Landscapes”, Dresden, Germany2024 Make Art Gallery “Blended Visions – Colors in Conversation”, Italy2024 Circular Art Space “20th Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality, United Kingdom2024 Cista Arts “Emotion” Online Group Exhibition, London, United KingdomSelected Monographs & Solo Exhibition Catalogues2024“International Art & Design Exhibition, which is taking place in V-Art Union, Brussels, BelgiumSelected Books & Group Exhibition Catalogues2024“International Art & Design Exhibition, which is taking place in V-Art Union, Brussels, BelgiumVB Contemporary, Interview with Irfan Ajvazi , 2024JaamZIN Creative, Visual artist Irfan Ajvazi , 2024Parrot, «‎Embrace imperfection, because perfection is an elusive goal»‎: Interview with Irfan Ajvazi , 2024Unveiling the 2024/3 Issue of JaamZIN Creative MagazineApricus Art Collection – IRFAN AJVAZI: EXPLORING THE ESSENCE OF PRESENCE THROUGH MINIMALIST ART – WRITTEN BY HENRY CLARKVerified Artists: Summer 2024 | Featured Category on Cohart ARCHIV3 Magazine Issue 3 and 4: Showcasing Innovation in Art and Technology Stashh of the Day – Season 7Selected Bibliography2024Sfumato Art Gallery, Spring 2024 #issue01Sfumato Art GallerySfumato Art Gallery, The Holy Art Magazine Art – Design Issue 02 June 2024 Verified Artists: Summer 2024 | Featured Category on Cohart ARCHIV3 Magazine Issue 3 and 4: Showcasing Innovation in Art and Technology Stashh of the Day – Season 7Selected Artist Talks, Lectures & ConferencesVB Contemporary, Interview with Irfan Ajvazi , 2024IRFAN AJVAZI: EXPLORING THE ESSENCE OF PRESENCE THROUGH MINIMALIST ART From Pristina to the Canvas: The Art of Irfan Ajvazi Artit, Meet the Artist – Interview with Irfan AjvaziSelected Collections2024Apricus Art Collection Edelina GalleryInkd Gallery CreativeSpecial Projects2024Public Art ExhibitAwards Certification of Achievement, V-Art Union, BelgiumCertificate of Participation, Sfumato Art GalleryCertificate of Artistic Merit, Make Art GalleryWinning Artists For the International Virtual Group Exhibition ‘Blended Visions 2024’, Make Art GalleryCertificate of Acceptance, Plogix GalleryCertificate of Participation, Cista ArtsArt fairs2024 The Holy Art Gallery, London, United KingdomPublic CollectionsFundacion MacetaArt CatcherPiecePieceGaleria Arte VisualPublic Art ExhibitThe New Art RebellionArtplatform EquAllXClubCurated EyeDrinkPaintApricus Art CollectionTree Art GalleryArt Appreciation SocietyZeroone artEdelina GalleryPartial GalleryPlogix GalleryInkd Gallery CreativeStashh of the Day – Season 7Selected PressVB Contemporary, Interview with Irfan Ajvazi , 2024JaamZIN Creative, Visual artist Irfan Ajvazi , 2024Parrot, «‎Embrace imperfection, because perfection is an elusive goal»‎: Interview with Irfan Ajvazi , 2024Unveiling the 2024/3 Issue of JaamZIN Creative Magazine One Hundred Mammoths in the Dark – Village DiscoSfumato Art Gallery, Spring 2024 #issue01The Holy Art Magazine – Issue 02Apricus Art Collection – IRFAN AJVAZI: EXPLORING THE ESSENCE OF PRESENCE THROUGH MINIMALIST ART – WRITTEN BY HENRY CLARKVerified Artists: Summer 2024 | Featured Category on Cohart From Pristina to the Canvas: The Art of Irfan Ajvazi Artit, Meet the Artist – Interview with Irfan Ajvazi ARCHIV3 Magazine Issue 3 and 4: Showcasing Innovation in Art and TechnologyArtist booksUnveiling the 2024/3 Issue of JaamZIN Creative Magazine Sfumato Art Magazine – Issue 01BibliographyClark, H. Irfan Ajvazi: Exploring the essence of presence through Minimalist art https://apricusartcollection.com/blogs/apricus-inside/irfan-ajvazi-exploring-the-essence-of-presence-through-minimalist-art (accessed Aug 28, 2024).Works Experience Art Director – Bark Art Space 2022-Curator – Bark Projects 2023- Curator – Overist Curation 2022-Curating 2023 Curator at Bark ProjectsArtist Statement I usually compare this to traditional sketches. I take snapshots, without looking for a special photo. I photograph a motif or figure that catches my eye and interests me. When I paint a picture, it is then that I compose—I find a figure interesting and search for something that goes together with it. At the end, the work is put together from different sources.The medium of photography plays an important role of course, since it allows you to capture moments you could otherwise not capture—simply because of the speed of the camera. But at the same time, it is difficult to distinguish, since the artistic process is influenced by a number of things—things that have influenced me, such as film, commercials, media in general and art history.One thing that interests me in Baudelaire‘s Essays, in his exploration of the painter of modern life, intriguingly highlights the idea that each historical era manifests its unique expressions across various aspects of existence – from attitudes, fashion, and discourse to architectural designs. This intricate aesthetic landscape essentially mirrors the essence of the period. However, amidst this transient surface, Baudelaire discerns another aspect – the timeless. Yet, he grapples with the elusive nature of capturing this eternal essence, acknowledging its complexity and the challenge in defining it. His essay predominantly revolves around the concept of beauty, which in itself remains elusive and multifaceted, characterized by its contingent nature, amalgamating various elements into a singular yet intricate concept.