Location: United States
ATOM HOVHANESYAN (1981-2018)
NY based artist since 2009, worked primarily in oil and ink. Studied at the Art Students League, National Academy of NY and Grand Central Academy. Traditional choice of materials and medium, grind my own colors. In the abstract works: my goal is to create a unified atmosphere and sense of luminosity. Bits and pieces of forms from memory are utilized as building blocks for constructing the composition. There is no narrative or a specific reading, more of an epilogue that's open to interpretation, I'm trying to create a space complex enough and compelling enough to act as a point of departure, while retaining the often accidental mystery and painterly energy.
Short autobiography written by Atom Hovhanesyan
- artbyatom.com
Yes,
As a faithful and respectful learner, then successor of legendary master’s vision, style and performance, loved very much traditional choice of medium and ground his own colors. And after colossal dedication to art, some times, 72 hours non stop painting or drawing, unintentionally or maybe subconsciously created unique, unrepeatable style and technique in post divisionism and ink drawings, never observed before.
Below, are Atom’s own understanding and description of his art works in these particular two styles:
“Through Division to Expression”
Influenced by post impressionism with cubist approach to composition. The goal here is to utilize the whole surface of the support challenging the viewer’s perception of negative space. Essentially divisionist, the figure/composition is woven in to the fabric of the plane and space warps in to the figure. In the painting process repetitive almost automatic application of the crosshatched lines allows the subconscious the opportunity to direct the composition, there is a tension between the desire to hide vs. the need to reveal, conflict between subconscious and self-conscious.
Drawings in ink: Worked with ink with the same approach, because of the fine lines unique to this medium and the texture that arises from multiple built up layers of cross hatched lines allowed me to focus on light and texture and the feel of the drawings ended up being quite different from the paintings.
“LINE, PATTERN IN CHAOS”
Ink drawings. The seemingly chaotic application of lines ( cross hatches) is intentional, I'm trying to follow in line of the post divisionist paintings, creating a unified fabric of the plane, modeling with parallel hatch marks would go against this, and would make it more of a plastic approach, and would emphasize the distinction of background foreground. In short I'm trying to arrive at impressionistic use of ink as the medium with surreal or symbolic mindset.
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“Through Division to Expression”
Influenced by post impressionism with cubist approach to composition. The goal here is to utilize the whole surface of the support challenging the viewer’s perception of negative space. Essentially divisionist, the figure/composition is woven in to the fabric of the plane and space warps in to the figure. In the painting process repetitive almost automatic application of the crosshatched lines allows the subconscious the opportunity to direct the composition, there is a tension between the desire to hide vs. the need to reveal, conflict between subconscious and self-conscious.
“Study After Giorgione's Sleeping Venus”
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 48 x 1.5 in. Created in unique post divisionist technique, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 60 x 88 x 2.0 in. Performed in unique post divisionist technique, created by Atom and never seen before.
Oil on Canvas, 60 x 88 x 2.0 in. Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 60 x 48 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
“At the foot of the mountain.”
Oil on Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 48 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
"Bobok" is a short story By Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 48 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 48 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 48 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 36 x 36 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 36 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 33 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
“Portrait of St. Vinsent. (Sold)”
Oil on Canvas, 24 x 36 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 28 x 22 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
“Black Monk 2, Conversation. ”
Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 20 x 16 x 1.0 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.0 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 24 x 18 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 36 x 24 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
“Fall Landscape With Two Trees. ”
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 40 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
“Study after Van Gogh's Wheat field with Crows. ”
Oil on Canvas, 30 x 40 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
Oil on Canvas, 48 x 30 x 1.5 in.Oil on Canvas, Performed in unique unrepeatable technique, created by Atom, never observed before.
As a faithful and respectful learner, then successor of legendary master’s vision, style and performance, loved very much traditional choice of medium and ground his own colors. And after colossal dedication to art, some times, 72 hours non stop painting or drawing, unintentionally or maybe subconsciously created unique, unrepeatable style and technique in post divisionism and ink drawings, never observed before.
Below, are Atom’s own understanding and description of his art works in this particular style:
“LINE, PATTERN IN CHAOS”
Ink drawings. The seemingly chaotic application of lines ( cross hatches) is intentional, I'm trying to follow in line of the post divisionist paintings, creating a unified fabric of the plane, modeling with parallel hatch marks would go against this, and would make it more of a plastic approach, and would emphasize the distinction of background foreground. In short I'm trying to arrive at impressionistic use of ink as the medium with surreal or symbolic mindset.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30 x 20 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30 x 22 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 25 x 18 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 20 x 30 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 18 x 16 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 16.5 x 14.5 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 22.5 x 29.5 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
“Study After Modigliani's "Nu Couche"”
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 28 x 38 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 40 x 26 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 36 x 24 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 25.5 x 19 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 26 x 40 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 22 x 28 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30 x 20.5 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 28 x 22 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 22 x 28 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30 x 22.5 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 28 x 22 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30 x 22.5 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30.5 x 22.5 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30 x 22 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 24.75 x 19 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 40 x 26 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 26 x 40 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 26 x 40 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 40 x 26 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 26 x 40 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 40 x 26 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 24 x 36 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 24 x 27 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
“Study After Leonardo's "Burlington Cartoon".”
Ballpoint Pen on Paper, 30 x 22 created in unique, unrepeatable style and technique, never observed before.
One of Atom's phenomenal Art creations, performed in absolutely original style and technique, never observed before.
IPC (In Privet Collections).
MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM
“Trying to unite abstract rhythm of line with emotional impact of a figure In the latest abstract expressionist series, my goal is to continue the evolution of my initial painterly approach towards more atmospheric or surreal one. I wanted to still use line and gesture as the initial “scaffolding’ of the picture however in the latest series my aim is more towards creating depth and luminosity, and approach the issue from a storytelling point of view.”
Stated By Atom Hovhanesyan
In privet collection.
Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30. (A080)
Oil on Canvas, 24x20.
Oil on Canvas, 34x18
Oil on Canvas, 34x18
“Standing Woman.(In Privet Collection)”
M&R 06-Standing Woman, Homage to Giacometti, oil on linen-81x40, aesthetically strange, I know, but I wanted to get the presence Giacometti's figures have. (2) Not For Sell.
“Untitled. (In Privet Collection)”
Oil on Canvas, (Not For Sell)
Oil on Canvas, 14x18. (A090)
Oil on Canvas, 16x20 (A087)
Oil on Canvas, 18x14 (A088)
Oil on Canvas, 20x16 (A089)
Oil on Canvas, 20x24 (A091) (In Privet Collection)
Oil on Canvas, 28x22 (A092)
Oil on Canvas, 30x24 (A075)
Oil on Canvas, 30x24 (A076)
Oil on Canvas, 30x24 (A078)
Oil on Canvas, 30x24 (A079)
Oil on Canvas, 30x24 (A086)
Oil on Canvas, 30x24 (A093)
Oil on Canvas, 34x42 (A207)
Oil on Canvas, 82x42.
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
"Abstract expressionist paintings leaning towards surrealism. Reductionist approach to composition, the tension arises from the struggle to eliminate the unnecessary while still uniting the pictures in an overall unified atmosphere. I am attempting to create a story or more accurately an epilogue, to invite the viewer in and allow a personal interpretation.
In the latest abstract expressionist series, my goal is to continue the evolution of my initial painterly approach towards more atmospheric or surreal one . I wanted to still use line and gesture as the initial “scaffolding’ of the picture however in the latest series my aim is more towards creating depth and luminosity, and approach the issue from a storytelling point of view."
From Atom's notes.
Oil on canvas, 40x30x0.75 in 2010
Oil on canvas, 30x24x0.75 in 2010
Oil on canvas, 24x30x0.75 in 2010
Oil on canvas, 40x30x0.75 in 2011
Oil on canvas, 48x48x1 in 2012
Oil on canvas, 48x48x1 in 2012
Oil on canvas, 40x30x0.75 in 2010
Oil on canvas, 40x30x0.75 in 2010
Oil on canvas, 24x18x0.75 in 2010
Oil on canvas, 36x24x0.75 in 2010
Oil on canvas, 48x36x1 in 2013
Oil on canvas, 48x30x1.5 in 2012
A considered and methodical autodidact, he busied himself with the study of anatomy, perspective, effects of light, color theory, art history, and the works of the Old Masters and the Modern Masters.
As a faithful and respectful learner, then successor of legendary master’s vision, style and performance, loved very much traditional choice of medium and ground his own colors.
Atom studied anatomy, figure drawing, portraits, and life drawings under the guidance of various mentors namely; Phil Michelson, Michael Grimaldi, Tom Torak, and Dan Thompson. Atom studied works by different artists right from Cubism, Impressionism, Divisionism to Post-Impressionism including artists like De Kooning, Kandinsky, Picasso, Seurat, and Cezanne and Van Gogh. Atom visited museums, bought the monographs of the masters, studied and combined the study of different art movements in art history including the era of Leonardo Da Vinci and Raphael to excel the human anatomy and realistic rendering style which could be seen in some of the portrait paintings made by Atom.
One of Atom's traditional paintings with elements of abstractionism.
At the top left corner of the painting you can see one of Atom's masterpieces in phenomenal portrait creations.
"Head study, bit smaller, than life size". Atom was not the follower of new styles, when photographs trying to make they work look, like paintings, and visa versa, painters trying to make their portraits with photographic precision. Atom called that "manufactured" art. Nevertheless he has couple of oil on canvas paintings/portraits or pencil on paper artworks with maximal photographic precision. But, when you look at them a little bit longer, you see inspirational artwork, without any doubt.
As it turned out later, upon closer examination, this painting is also dedicated to Atom's most favorite artist, "St. Vincent" (Annie Clark). "His ability to appreciate the expressive nature of the human figure and insight into the human condition gave Atom the rare ability to compose stunning works that utilized both the lyrical qualities of line and movement while achieving a profound sense of depth, space, and atmosphere.“ Michael Grimaldi.
Atom was not the follower of new styles, when photographs trying to make they work look, like paintings, and visa versa, painters trying to make their portraits with photographic precision. Atom called that "manufactured" art. Nevertheless he has couple of oil on canvas paintings/portraits or pencil on paper artworks with maximal photographic precision. But, when you look at them a little bit longer, you see inspirational artwork, without any doubt.
One of Atom's rare traditional paintings. His creations attempted to tell a story or a path that the eye would take through the painting or drawing.
As seen in the Atom's portrait series, each subject is depicted in a completely original style, unlike any other portrait. Here we see not only artist's diverse and brilliant vision, but also his highest skill in reading the spiritual beauty of the depicted person.
As seen in the Atom's portrait series, each subject is depicted in a completely original style, unlike any other portrait. Here we see not only artist's diverse and brilliant vision, but also his highest skill in reading the spiritual beauty of the depicted person.
Atom was not the follower of new styles, when photographs trying to make their work look, like paintings, and visa versa, painters trying to make their portraits with photographic precision. Atom called that "manufactured" art. Nevertheless he has couple of oil on canvas paintings/portraits or pencil on paper artworks with maximal photographic precision. But, when you look at them a little bit longer, you see inspirational artwork, without any doubt.
As seen in the Atom's portrait series, each subject is depicted in a completely original style, unlike any other portrait. Here we see not only artist's diverse and brilliant vision, but also his highest skill in reading the spiritual beauty of the depicted person. The choice and quality of colors amazing. Looks like it was imported from the Renaissance.
This is one of Atom's rare portrait artworks, probably based on his own phantasy, personifying masculine beauty and nobility. In private, he confessed, that this was a person visited him in his dream. Coincided with the time, when Atom made a modest cross from two small pieces of wood and hung it around his neck.
One of Atom's masterpieces. In private collection. (SOLD)
“ "Study after Giorgione's self portrait"”
"Started as a self taught artist and have studied in Art Students league of NY, and National Academy. Began copying old master drawings (Leonardo, Raphael, Del Sarto, Pontormo, Tintoretto) as well as portrait work. I understood that most art movements have roots in preceding ideas, and saw all art as one interlinked continuous chain, and so I started studying old master works and rigorously copying paintings and drawings of different eras in art..."
Every Atom's portrait artworks is unique, never repeat itself under no circumstances. All of them different, as different are characters and individualities.
One of Atom's rare traditional paintings. His creations attempted to tell a story or a path that the eye would take through the painting or drawing.
Dedicated to American multi-instrumentalist Kyp Malone one of Atom's favorite Artists. Created in super original manner, straight lines started from the center of the painting.
“In Between”
“Out.”
“Mercy.”
“The Castle”
“Wheat field with fence. ”
“Bobok.”
“Lost.”
“Next wave will be the last.”
“Black Monk. ”
“Ballerina. ”
“Black Mask.”
“Monk by the see.”
“Woman 3.”
“Woman”
“Untitled.”
“Woman 4”
“Up.”
“Harlequin. ”
“Wheat field with Cypress”
“Portrait of Annie Clark”
“Landscape.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled. (Sold)”
“Bound”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Woman 1.”
“Woman 2. (SOLD)”
“Melancholy. ”
“Madonna”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Lordly”
“Styx.”
“Universe after.”
“Three (Seascape)”
“Untitled.”
“And a Prayer.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Silhouette. ”
“Way Out.”
“Untitled.”
“Universe Before.”
“Whats left.”
“Window.”
“Mill.”
“Violinist.”
“Thy View. ”
“Lighthouse. ”
“Silhouette 1.”
“Untitled.”
“Doorman.”
“Anuti-1 IPC”
“Unknown, IPC ”
“Portrait of Falconetti.”
“Repose, NF.”
“Seated woman.”
“Silent.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.(SOLD)”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Untitled.”
“Joker”
“Clown”
“Obstacles of life”
“The Beginning”
“Debate”
“Fight or Flight ”
“Hard Road To Freedom”
“The Journey”
“Universe ”
“Matinee”
“Smile or Scream?”
“Daydreamer”
“Memory (TR/A001)”
“Yanechka (TR21)”
“Guitarist (TR07)”
“Untitled (TR012)”
“Untitled (TR03)”
“Annie (TR 10)”
“Untitled (TR 11)”
“Untitled (TR22)”
“Untitled (TR14)”
“Untitled (TR40)”
“Grace (SOLD)”
“ "Study from life" (TR16)”
“Untitled (TR02)”
“"Portrait of Kyp Malone"”
