The title, “Completed Play,” suggests a moment of stillness following a period of activity, tension, or performance. Harutyunyan uses the physical space of the canvas to explore the residue of human interaction through symbolic objects.
Symbolism and Subject Matter: True to his background in Realism and Still Life, the artist renders central objects with meticulous detail, yet places them within a semi-abstract or surreal environment. This creates a “dream-logic” where the objects—perhaps game pieces, discarded instruments, or theatrical props—carry a weight that transcends their physical form.
The “Play” Concept: The term “Completed” implies a narrative arc that has reached its conclusion. There is a sense of atmospheric melancholy and quietude; the “players” are absent, leaving only the remnants of their engagement. This reflects the artist’s ability to infuse inanimate objects with a sense of history and human presence.
Technical Execution
Harutyunyan’s formal education at the Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts is evident in the technical precision of the piece.
Medium and Texture: Using acrylics, Harutyunyan achieves a balance between the sharp lines of Realism and the fluid, layered textures of Abstraction. The 60 x 70 cm format provides a focused, intimate field where the viewer is forced to confront the negative space as much as the subjects themselves.
Color Palette: The work likely employs a palette grounded in the earthy tones of Nature (one of his associated styles) but punctuated by the dramatic lighting characteristic of his Surrealist leaning. The interplay of light and shadow serves to heighten the theatricality of the “completed play.”
