All the brushes painted here broke free from the hands of their artists after the first compromise swept under the rug
All the brushes painted here broke free from the hands of their artists after the first compromise swept under the rug /
Всички нарисувани тук четки избягаха от ръцете на художниците след първия заметен под килима компромис
Schmincke oils on canvas mounted on cardboard. Size: 30 x 40 cm, 2025
Photo: © the artist
Courtesy the artist
Title credit: Svetoslav Todorov - journalist, editor and writer
Collaborating since 2019
after Brooming Of The System object
Anton Terziev’s painting commands attention through its bold, tactile presence and powerful conceptual twist on the humble broom. The heavily impastoed oil surface provides a palpable texture, inviting viewers to contemplate the physicality of each bristle, which are themselves symbolic extensions of creative expression. By assembling what appear to be cast-off paintbrushes into the broom’s head, Terziev evokes a poetic tension between artistic ambition and the risk of sweeping inconvenient truths under the rug. The composition’s vibrant red backdrop anchors the bristling form, drawing the eye to the rich interplay of color and texture. Overall, this work succeeds in pairing a striking visual motif with a pointed metaphor about artistic compromise, demonstrating Terziev’s ability to weave layered conceptual depth into a deceptively simple image.
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