Drawing titled "24 Carat of Darkness" by Anton Terziev, Original Artwork, Graphite

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24 Carat of Darkness (2020) Drawing by Anton Terziev

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Categories Politics

In 24 Carat of Darkness, Anton Terziev reworks a celebratory photograph from the 2012 London Olympics—showing the victorious U.S. women’s gymnastics team biting their gold medals—into a stark meditation on the hidden cost of triumph. By isolating the athletes’ outlines against a looming black background, Terziev underscores the darkness behind their hard-won glory: each of these young women later revealed herself to be a survivor of sexual abuse. The artist’s pencil technique, with partially unfinished figures and vivid negative space, highlights the tension between the polished image of Olympic success and the traumatic reality beneath. As part of Terziev’s No Time For Losers series, the work invites reflection on the powerful dichotomy of public victory and private pain, ultimately challenging viewers to acknowledge the complexities that often go unspoken in the world of elite sports.

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Graphite

Black and white drawing made with a pencil, an instrument made of a small wooden stick used as a sheath for a graphite mine of the same length.

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Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

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Drawing is a technique of visual representation on a flat . The term "drawing" designates both the action of drawing, the resulting graphic work, and the shape of any object. It is also a representation on a surface of the shape (and possibly the light and shadow values) of an object or figure, rather than their color. There are a large number of drawing techniques: “Linear drawing” represents objects by their outlines, edges and some characteristic lines; beyond this limit, the drawing develops by representing the volume by shadows, often by means of hatching, incorporates colors, and s, without clear transition, the painting.

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Anton Terziev, a contemporary Bulgarian artist, is a master of using sharp irony as his artistic tool to engage with various contemporary subjects. His works are characterized by a profound use of iconography that conveys a stark and critical imagery. In his artistic repertoire, Anton skillfully weaves together elements of stakes, skills, and storytelling, resulting in figurative contemporary art that carries a fine touch of social commentary, humor, and messages about the artist's condition.

Anton Terziev draws inspiration from two distinct sources. Firstly, his art is often born from real-life occurrences, unfolding around him in a way that sparks his creative process. Secondly, his imagination plays a pivotal role in his work, allowing him to craft vivid and thought-provoking imagery. Each of his creations is garnished with subtle elements of pop culture, extracted from movies and books. Embedded within every piece is a narrative, a metatext that enriches the viewer's experience without overwhelming them, for Anton believes that good art communicates softly but effectively.

What distinguishes Anton's work is his unwavering commitment to leaving his audience with a sense of open-ended wonder. His pieces invite viewers to engage in a dialogue with the art, encouraging them to interpret, question, and explore the narratives he presents. Choosing the perfect title for his works is a challenge that he often tackles by drawing inspiration from literature, cinema, or music.

Anton Terziev's career as a painter is intricately intertwined with his identity as a writer. His ideas take shape in the form of paintings and art objects, reflecting his diverse talents. Beyond painting, he brings his artistic vision to life through performances, filmmaking, and design, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to creative expression.