New Filling

"New Filling" by Lilit Soghomonyan is a compelling contemporary work that embodies the complex emotions of discovery and sensibility. This 2023 mixed media on paper piece is a stunning representation of Soghomonyan's skill in navigating the figurative form within an abstract landscape.
The work seems to burst with life, an assembly of figures rendered in a state of gentle flux, their outlines intermingling as if caught in a dance of formation. The title itself, "New Filling," suggests a play on words, nodding perhaps to the emotional 'feeling' newness brings, while also playing with the idea of 'filling' the paper with dynamic motion and vibrant energy.
Soghomonyan's palette is both grounding and whimsical, employing earthy tones against bursts of fluorescent yellows and deep blues, evoking a scene of celestial bodies in orbit. The red accents punctuate the composition, perhaps signifying the heartbeats or the pulse points of new encounters.
Her line work oscillates between the delicate and the decisive, with bold black strokes defining the figures, while softer lines suggest a dreamlike quality. The splatters and drips lend an immediacy to the work, capturing the spontaneity of the artist's hand and the fleeting nature of emotions.
With "New Filling," Soghomonyan captures the essence of contemporary life - the constant search for connection, the beauty of the ephemeral, and the layers of experience that compose our stories. This piece invites the viewer to pause and reflect on their own 'new fillings,' the ever-present potential for transformation and growth.