“From the Memory of an Old Mirror” was inspired by a faded postcard the artist found tucked inside a vintage mirror at a flea market. The image was of a distant village reflected in water, the colors dulled by time but still rich in emotion. The artist imagined the lives once lived there—the stories, laughter, and whispers now lost, except for their ghostly imprint.
The painting invites viewers to feel a sense of nostalgia and to ponder their own reflections on memory and time. The fragmented brushstrokes and abstract forms mimic the cracks and distortions of the mirror, suggesting the imperfect nature of our recollections.
Oil were chosen for their versatility, allowing for both sharp contrasts and fluid blending, capturing the interplay between the tangible and the ephemeral. The style is abstract to evoke a dreamlike quality, where reality blurs into memory, inviting viewers to step into their personal pasts.
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Original work created by Alexander Aksyonov.
