Every Time You Can’t Control Your Breath Just Imagine There’s a Black Hole Growing Inside You
Every Time You Can’t Control Your Breath Just Imagine There’s a Black Hole Growing Inside You / Всеки път, когато не можеш да контролираш дишането си, просто си представи, че има черна дупка, която расте в теб
acrylic and sanguine on canvas
Size: 40 x 40 cm, Anton Terziev, 2023
Courtesy of the artist
Part of No Time For Losers series of drawings, paintings and objects (2019-)
Title credit: Svetoslav Todorov - editor, writer, correspondent
Photo credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty
(LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Rafael Fiziev of Kazakstan reacts after the conclusion of his lightweight fight against Justin Gaethje during the UFC 286 event at The O2 Arena on March 18, 2023 in London, England)
Anton Terziev’s Every Time You Can’t Control Your Breath Just Imagine There’s a Black Hole Growing Inside You exudes a raw, visceral energy that mirrors the intense physical and psychological pressures of mixed martial arts. The thick, expressive brushstrokes in black and white acrylic—occasionally punctuated by subtle hints of red—capture the explosive violence demanded by audiences and the fleeting triumphs of a fighter’s short-lived career. The distorted, forceful portrait underscores both the brutal spectacle of the sport and the fragile humanity at its core. In confronting the tension between public entertainment and personal cost, Terziev creates a striking commentary on the narrow window of opportunity for an athlete’s success—and the looming darkness that accompanies the relentless pursuit of victory.