Time Print

The formation of Emin Gakhramanov as an artist began in childhood. Born in 1976 in the amazing region of Azerbaijan - Lankaran, he absorbed as if at the gene level the diversity of the palette, reflecting the uniqueness of the nature of this land. After a short time, the Gakhramanov family moved to Georgia, and the colors characteristic of the culture of this country were added to the further development of artistic taste. Noticing the boy's desire for fine arts, his mother decided to develop her son's talent, in which she received the full support of the family. As during this period the family lived in Tbilisi, the young man received a special education at the Moses Toidze Art School at the Tbilisi Academy of Arts. After graduating, in 1992, Emin together with his family moves to Baku. And if in the early work of the artist the influence of the Georgian art school was traced, then after the residence change in the painterly handwriting of the young artist, the color range of the Absheron school began to appear more and more. The works have started to get brightness, thereby enriching the coloristics. The artist tries himself in various genres. During that period, one can see a serious approach to the avant-garde and expressionism in his works. Eventually, as a result, the characteristic handwriting of the artist was transformed into Modern. This genre that today has become what is most responsible for the deep essence of Emin Gahramanov's work. The Modern of his authorship is a reimagining of the surrounding world, into which national Azerbaijan motifs and ornaments are introduced. In addition, the artist masterfully uses mixed media and various textured materials. A feature inherent in Garkhramanov's work it must be noted how skillfully the artist handles the area of canvas. Most often, he turns to large canvases, which make up the vast majority of his art series. To embody a linearly plot idea-story, making the most of separate canvases, as if from a mosaic creating a large-format image. Where every stroke is important. Where there is a place for awareness of both oneself and what the author wants to share with the world outside the walls of his workshop. Today, the artist's skill is distinguished by the accuracy of using a palette to embody the most daring and original scene on various topics. The author of unusual paintings is sensitive to what is happening around.