Bulgarian Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, 1960

We kindly invite you to read the entire , as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.This piece is an oil painting on canvas, created using a mixed technique of brush and palette knife. The artist initially used traditional brushes, then decisively transitioned to the palette knife technique, applying the colors thickly and consistently, giving the painting a distinctive texture and depth. with its geometric composition, vibrant colors, and abstract approach, this work can be attributed to the movement of geometric abstraction. In geometric abstraction, also known as "Concrete Art," the emphasis is on geometric forms, representing a return to fundamental geometric lines and the use of primary colors: yellow, blue, and red. This artistic movement primarily developed in the 20th century, inspired by Cubism and the works of artists such as Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky.The painting appears to explore simple geometric shapes in combination with colors that create strong visual contrast. The interplay of shapes, symbols, and colors also suggests an influence of Symbolist art, which aims to transcend visible reality to express deeper concepts. Regarding its era, we can confidently estimate that this painting dates to the second half of the 20th century, a period during which abstractionism and geometrism were widely experimented with by artists, particularly in Eastern and Western Europe. The mixed media technique of oil and tempera on canvas is characteristic of this period, when artists enjoyed combining materials to create more complex visual effects.On the back of the painting is an inscription in Bulgarian. The text "Пътят към звездите" translates to "The Path to the Stars," which might suggest a deeper or symbolic meaning, possibly related to aspiration, discovery, or transcendence. Also inscribed on the back is the name "СТЕЛИ," which is most likely the artist's name. "Стели" (Steli) is a Slavic name, possibly a diminutive or variation of the artist's full name. Given the use of Cyrillic and the Bulgarian language in the painting's title, it is reasonable to assume that the artist is of Bulgarian origin. The French translation on the back, "Stelly," further supports this assumption. However, we are unable to provide definitive information about the artist's identity. Abstract painting in Bulgaria developed significantly in the second half of the 20th century, following the general influence of modernist and abstract movements that spread across Europe after World War II. While Western European countries saw the rise of the abstractionist movement as early as the 1910s and 1920s, in Bulgaria, its spread came later, largely due to the political conditions imposed by the communist regime, which favored realist and ideologically aligned art. In the 1960s, Bulgaria began to show greater openness to modern art, and it was during this time that the abstractionist movement started to develop more fully. This was partly due to increased exposure of Bulgarian artists to international artistic trends and opportunities to participate in international exhibitions, although restrictions under the regime made it challenging for avant-garde art to be fully expressed. Of this painting, we can affirm its extraordinary aesthetics and captivating vibrancy. It is a work that, with its joyful freshness and strong decorative appeal, lends itself well to enhancing any room in the home. The painting was intentionally created without a frame; the canvas is affixed to a solid wooden support, the back of which is entirely covered with paper. The painting is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Width 70 cm, height 70 cm, depth 3 cm.