In Promising Future, Petrov steps into a more figurative approach, with a line of silhouetted figures marching toward a distant, illuminated space. The neutral palette of muted grays, blacks, and whites evokes a somber, contemplative atmosphere, while the abstracted architectural forms towering above hint at a monumental environment. The figures, faceless and unified in their direction, introduce a new layer to Petrov’s exploration of space, adding a human narrative to his typically abstract grammar. The vertical structures and interplay of light and dark retain echoes of his earlier abstract works, particularly in their atmospheric use of space and texture. ...more
In Promising Future, Petrov steps into a more figurative approach, with a line of silhouetted figures marching toward a distant, illuminated space. The neutral palette of muted grays, blacks, and whites evokes a somber, contemplative atmosphere, while the abstracted architectural forms towering above hint at a monumental environment. The figures, faceless and unified in their direction, introduce a new layer to Petrov’s exploration of space, adding a human narrative to his typically abstract grammar. The vertical structures and interplay of light and dark retain echoes of his earlier abstract works, particularly in their atmospheric use of space and texture.
Although this work marks a departure from Petrov’s purely abstract pieces, such as Gates of Memory or Hidden Attributes, the connection is clear in the way he builds layers of light and shadow to evoke a sense of movement and depth. The figures, while more defined, feel almost as if they are part of the environment itself, blending into the textured surface. This integration of figuration into his abstract language suggests a thematic exploration of humanity within vast, often overwhelming spaces, yet it still reflects his mastery of atmospheric abstraction. This evolution in his painting grammar provides a new, poignant narrative dimension while staying rooted in his recognizable