To describe the theme of Peter Panov's paintings, you must enter the small door into his vast and incredible imagination. He depicts Paris around the 1920s, but this detail is just the decoration of the idea of "Man and the City". Some of his characters are so easy to recognize, you have met them in a cafe and on the streets of your own city. That is why all of Peter's images are so alive despite the style of his paintings which is far more cubistic than realistic.

Cubism, as a style, was born in a time which fascinates Peter. By using elements of cubism in his creations he creates the ambience of that boiling and mysterious epoch -- that time when artists were gathering in Parisian cafes and were creating a revolution in art, architecture, technique, couture and style of living.

Being a true master of the brush, Peter forces the observer to follow every inch of the canvas because discovery awaits in every corner. Peter likes to embroider his canvasses with endless detail. You might see someone moving behind the curtains, the stones could be alive, the walls could talk, and cars, windowed and glasses of wine are full of reflection and amaze you with their own stories. Peter's paintings make us feel that, not only do the people create the image of the city that surrounds them, but the city itself molds its dwellers.

Because of Peter's rich and exquisite palette, his pieces can be enjoyed for their decorative value no less than for their themes. His incredible ability to combine textures using either palette knife or brush brings amazing results. It's a joyful experience just to look at his textures and well-combined shades of colors, which are vibrant and sophisticated. His characters are full of feeling, warmth and charm. Peter winds the mechanism of our imaginations and converts gray routine into the multi-colored unpredictability of every moment. His ability to discover in every moment of life something special defines the genius that radiates from each of his masterpieces.

"I like the spirit of those times and I want to bring back that life and transform it into another reality" -- Peter Panov

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