savakna marlin
the artist
SAVAKNA MARLIN
the artist
My art serves as a sanctuary for reflection and a pause from life's rush, encouraging viewers to contemplate existential questions or simply enjoy a moment of aesthetic pleasure, adding light to their world.
Focusing on the human experience in a boundless space where elements converge, I capture transformative moments with pure colors and simple forms, creating space for meaning to breathe.
My works embrace light and warmth, symbolized by gold, and exclude the all-consuming black colour. Using diverse materials, I am not confined to a single canvas, drawing out the essence of each medium to its fullest potential.
Focusing on the human experience in a boundless space where elements converge, I capture transformative moments with pure colors and simple forms, creating space for meaning to breathe.
My works embrace light and warmth, symbolized by gold, and exclude the all-consuming black colour. Using diverse materials, I am not confined to a single canvas, drawing out the essence of each medium to its fullest potential.
artworks
TWINKLING
This series of works celebrates the light and the beauty of the moment.
Imagine the endless, all-encompassing heat of Saudi Arabia, where the air shimmers with billions of particles of sand, and all you dream of is dissolving into the cool shimmer of water. It's about becoming one with the light, floating, conserving, absorbing, and merging with the rays of the setting sun, surrendering completely to its embrace.
Created on thousands of small plates, each meticulously crafted by hand, they respond to the slightest movement of air, making the paintings truly breathe, echoing either the scorching heat or the shimmering water in the light of the sunset, making each moment unique. Through what seems like unfinished yet ultimately precise work, they become even more alive and poignant.
Imagine the endless, all-encompassing heat of Saudi Arabia, where the air shimmers with billions of particles of sand, and all you dream of is dissolving into the cool shimmer of water. It's about becoming one with the light, floating, conserving, absorbing, and merging with the rays of the setting sun, surrendering completely to its embrace.
Created on thousands of small plates, each meticulously crafted by hand, they respond to the slightest movement of air, making the paintings truly breathe, echoing either the scorching heat or the shimmering water in the light of the sunset, making each moment unique. Through what seems like unfinished yet ultimately precise work, they become even more alive and poignant.
MELT
MELT 2
LET IT GO
CELESTIALS
The ethereal essence of myths with life's profound inquiries, sprinkled with a light touch of irony.
There are no boundaries delineating the vast expanse of sky and earth. Who are they? Are they gods, saints, or something else altogether? We may never know for sure. But one thing is clear: they're remarkably human. They feel tired, uncertain, determined, and joyful, just like us.
The paintings, seemingly simple at first glance, are not burdened with unnecessary details, showcasing deep and vibrant colors. They capture moments of raw emotion and existential contemplation, inviting viewers to ponder the delicate balance between the divine and the human experience.
There are no boundaries delineating the vast expanse of sky and earth. Who are they? Are they gods, saints, or something else altogether? We may never know for sure. But one thing is clear: they're remarkably human. They feel tired, uncertain, determined, and joyful, just like us.
The paintings, seemingly simple at first glance, are not burdened with unnecessary details, showcasing deep and vibrant colors. They capture moments of raw emotion and existential contemplation, inviting viewers to ponder the delicate balance between the divine and the human experience.
AT THE END OF THE DAY
SHAME
ESCAPE
WOODEN THOUGHTS
A series of artworks exploring the warmth of touch and the essence of life. Wood is used here as the primary material, highlighting its lively textures and unique patterns. By encouraging tactile engagement, the artworks convey a sense of energy and invite viewers to reflect on profound questions about existence.
POISE
INFINITY
SKIN TO SKIN
About the artist
Born and raised in Moscow, I worked in top advertising agencies for over 10 years, simultaneously pursuing creative activities. Since 2022 I have been living in Saudi Arabia and focusing on art.
Contact me:
savakna.marlin@gmail.com
